Meat Distributor Manager

Meat Distribution Manager

Talpa Supermercados

Department: Service Meat Distributors (SMD)

Position Summary

The Meat Distribution Manager for Service Meat Distributors (SMD) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of meat procurement processing coordination pricing execution and distribution to Talpa Supermercados stores.

This role is critical to ensuring product availability cost control and operational efficiency within SMDs processing and distribution environment. The Manager will support margin optimization by closely managing yields cost per pound and shrink while ensuring alignment between production output and store demand.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning Forecasting & Production Coordination

Support demand forecasting based on store orders sales trends and promotional activity

Coordinate with processing teams to align production volumes with forecasted demand

Monitor daily production output and adjust distribution plans accordingly

Participate in weekly planning meetings with Operations and Store Leadership

Cost Control Yield Management & Pricing Support

Monitor cost per pound yields and trim loss across processing operations

Identify opportunities to improve yield and reduce waste during cutting and processing

Support execution of pricing strategies based on cost fluctuations and commodity trends

Assist in evaluating margin performance across meat categories

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

Execute purchasing orders for raw meat products in alignment with approved vendors

Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery

Track pricing trends and communicate market changes to leadership

Support vendor performance tracking (quality consistency pricing)

Processing & Distribution Operations

Oversee daily operations within SMD including receiving processing packaging and distribution

Ensure timely and accurate product delivery to all store locations

Maintain proper inventory levels of raw and processed products

Enforce compliance with USDA OSHA and food safety regulations

Ensure proper cold chain management and handling procedures

Inventory Management & Shrink Control

Monitor inventory levels across raw materials and finished goods

Implement controls to reduce spoilage shrink and product loss

Track product rotation (FIFO) and shelf-life compliance

Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies

Financial & Operational Reporting

Track and report key performance indicators including:

o Cost per pound

o Yield percentages

o Shrink/waste

Inventory turnover

Provide operational insights and recommendations to leadership

Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvements

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Supervise and support team members within SMD operations

Partner closely with:

o Store Operations (demand alignment)

o Finance (cost and margin tracking)

o Procurement (vendor coordination)

Support new store openings and increased production capacity needs

Qualifications

Required

58 years of experience in meat processing distribution or retail grocery operations

Strong understanding of meat cutting yields and production processes

Experience in inventory management and cost control

Knowledge of USDA OSHA and food safety regulations

Strong analytical skills (Excel ERP systems preferred)

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Preferred

Experience in high-volume meat processing or commissary environments

Experience supporting multi-unit retail operations

Experience in Hispanic/ethnic retail markets

Talpa Supermarkets is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship) sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) age (40 years or older) veteran status uniformed service member status physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or other protected category as defined by the applicable local law state or federal law.