Distribution Lead at KFC

Proven track record in supply chain or distribution management within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Strong project leadership skills, with experience delivering measurable improvements and strategic initiatives.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI) to drive data-led decisions.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at senior levels internally and externally.

Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience, managing and developing individuals or small teams

Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners across regional business

You are someone who really takes charge and makes sure things get done. You do what you say you will do. You do it well. The busier and more complicated things get the more you seem to like it. The better you do. You are really. You do it in a way that shows you are responsible, for the work of the project.

I am a team player who likes to work with people. I always try to think of solutions to problems. I have a positive attitude. I believe that when people work together, they can do things. Being a team player is important, to me because I think it helps to get things done.

You change the way you talk to groups of people. This helps people believe in you and work together as a team. You make sure that everyone is on the page with communication and teamwork especially across different teams. Communication is really important to you. You use it to build trust; with the people you work with and to make sure that all the teams are working together in the same direction.

You always want to learn and get better. You look for chances to improve and try things. Learning and improving are really important to you. You want to be innovative and find ways to do things, which is what a growth mindset is all, about. You have a growth mindset. That means you are always looking for ways to learn and improve.

ABOUT YOU:
Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Quick to learn and apply new knowledge.
Strong experience in Senior Distribution roles, ideally within food industry or related field.

We want a Distribution Lead who gets things done to join our Supply Chain team in the UK and Ireland. This person will make sure our restaurants get the things they need on time. The Distribution Lead will also be in charge of our distribution partnerships and help make our operations in the UK and Ireland the best they can be. The Distribution Lead will be very important, to our Distribution team. Will help us do a great job.

You will be working closely with the UKI Supply Chain team and other people inside the company like the people in Operations and Communications. You will also be working with the companies that help us get our products to customers. The UKI Supply Chain Director will be your boss. The UKI Supply Chain team will need your help to make changes to the way we do things and to plan for the future of the company. You will be helping the UKI Supply Chain team with projects that will change the way we work. The UKI Supply Chain team is important, to the company. You will be a part of making sure it runs well.

Your leadership is expected to affect how well the restaurant does to ensure that the customers are happy. This makes you a big part of making our supply chain work.
The restaurant performance and customer satisfaction are very important, to us. Your leadership will be a key driver of our supply chain success.

What you will do:

Distribution Partner Management

You will be in charge of Leading and managing relationships with our two primary distribution partners
Your role will ensure accountability and high-quality performance across the UK & Ireland.

Serve as the primary point of contact for restaurant operators on delivery needs and performance issues.

Team Leadership & Development.

Coach and develop a direct report (Supply Planner), fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and high performance.

Performance Tracking & Reporting:

Own distributor KPI reporting, ensuring data accuracy, actionable insights, and continuous improvement in delivery performance.

Present clear, impactful updates to senior stakeholders on supply chain performance, fund position, and project progress.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Procurement to manage product lifecycle changes (new listings, delisting, tenders) and ensure smooth execution within distribution.

Work closely with data experts, leveraging tools such as the restaurant ordering platform, Power BI, and Excel for performance analysis.

Continuous Improvement & Projects:

Drive improvement initiatives within Distribution, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.

Proactively resolve product availability and delivery issues, working with suppliers and distributors to mitigate impact on restaurants.

Support the development and execution of the UKI Supply Chain strategy and long-term initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Act as a business partner to internal & external stakeholders (GMs / CMOs/ CFOs, FZ’s) to understand needs and align on category strategies.