Warehouse and Distribution Manager

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THE POSITION:

The Warehouse and Distribution Manager is responsible for coordinating the efficient movement of finished goods from the manufacturing area to the warehouse area, and the warehouse to retail customers. Manager is responsible for inventory control, supply chain workflow, logistics strategy and oversight, designing and executing process flows, and leading warehouse staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Inventory Management

• Oversees the management and control of inventory and inventory flow

• Supports S&OP process to maintain adequate stock levels to meet sales forecasts, and reassesses levels to accommodate sales cycles

• Proactively manages inventory accuracy with consistent, regular cycle counts and damaged product reports

• Ensures compliance by following procedures and with maintaining appropriate records for moving product and labeling finished goods cases per customer requirements

Warehouse Organization

• Develop and implement an efficient picking, packing, and dispatch process within stated timeframes

• Ensures that all parties along the supply chain are prepared to ship and receive their materials at the appointed date and time

• Establishes optimal use of existing pallet racking and provides recommendations for layout improvement

• Establishes contingency plans based on likely changes and the best information possible in forecasting obstacles but is always prepared to adjust if conditions shift

• Implements and revises warehouse management procedures for all aspects of the warehouse

• Establish KPI’s and manage team to meet metrics, providing appropriate reporting around KPI’s

• Track relevant KPI’s and metrics with focus on identifying efficiencies

Freight

• Responsible for developing an effective freight strategy, evaluating freight rates and services of multiple freight partners to provide optimal transportation solutions

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments both domestic and international

• Plan, negotiate costs, execute and track activity in company transportation system

• Track and approve all freight costs and invoices

• Analyzes logistical problems and provides and/or recommends solutions

• Coordinates with carriers for the shipping of materials and goods, including understanding the carrier’s capabilities

• Audit all origin and destination demurrage and detention claims. Take the lead to investigate and acquire all necessary information to recommend solutions

• Ensures customers are invoiced timely and accurately for delivery services by coordinating with finance department

Production Planning

• Supports Manufacturing Scheduler with Sales & Operational Planning requirements for on-going sales, large customer orders, as well as special projects

• Assists the Finance Department with managing inventory and cash management

Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service by ensuring order accuracy and timely delivery and communicating with Customer Service regularly, including any out-of-stock issues

• Focus on long-term strategic sourcing and relationship management with customers, service providers and suppliers

Leadership

• Leads a team of full and part-time employees

• Forecasts ongoing staffing needs and establishes staffing plan for growth

• Ensures staff members are trained and following procedures

• Maintains a high level of safety and housekeeping awareness in the general warehouse environment

• Communicates quarterly priorities and enjoys managing a team of people

Other Duties

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of GMP processes with regards to food grade products and ensures food safety during transportation

• Documents current procedures and reviews and adjusts for continuous improvement

• Prepares reports and monitors progress by establishing metrics and providing a daily verbal report and weekly documented report

• Able to resolve problems quickly by not short cutting procedures

• Willing to understand and be involved with all levels of the business by participating in high level warehouse management to low skill and repetitive work

• Participates in annual and quarterly planning process and executes plans

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• 5+ years warehouse and distribution management experience, preferably in a manufacturing/CPG setting

• Bachelor’s degree in an area focused on developing highly analytical skills and/or business principles

• Ability to analyze data for managing inventory levels and processes

• Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers

• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a high energy, fast paced environment

• Ability to develop and follow processes

• Ability to problem solve quickly and with confidence

• Satisfaction in seeing and fixing errors with a focus on doing things right the first time

Preferred

• Solid understanding of inventory management

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, general ERP systems, and warehouse management systems

• Forklift skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit for extended periods of time, ability to type, talk and communicate visual ability to use a computer and calculator, move around facility, occasional lifting and bending.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Typical office working conditions, inside, typical non climate controlled warehouse conditions.

 While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Waymouth Farms, Inc. dba Good Sense Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.