The Distributor Coordinator is responsible for managing client products throughout the supply chain and serving as a key point of contact between distributors, business managers, the sales force, stores, and clients. This role supports efficient product flow by coordinating inventory control, purchase orders, code dates, pricing, product availability, and promotional activity.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable communicating across multiple business partners to help ensure timely delivery, accurate inventory visibility, and strong client service.
ResponsibilitiesProvide distributors with the information needed to set up and order new items; monitor purchase order progress, resolve shipping issues, and communicate product availability to Business Managers and the sales force.
Manage the life cycle of client one-time-buy items by following up with distributors to support on-time delivery, communicating item arrival to the sales department, tracking store-level item flow, and identifying stores that are not meeting assigned quotas.
Communicate phased-out items to distributors and track inventory through completion; provide updates to Business Managers and the sales force, identify disposal stores, and help minimize client liability.
Manage inventory for date-sensitive items to help minimize price reductions; report code date concerns to Business Managers and the sales force.
Communicate dead stock concerns at distributor locations to Business Managers and the sales force.
Assist Business Managers with resolving pricing discrepancies between distributors and clients.
Partner with Business Managers and the sales force to coordinate ordering plans for large promotions.
Education
Some college coursework preferred.
Work Experience
Minimum of 3+ years of food management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Computer literacy with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).
Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).
Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.
Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.
Follow clear directions.
Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of food management experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Some college coursework
What We Do
Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.
