Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist

Hood River Distillers Inc•Hood River, OR

1d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Hood River Distillers is seeking an experienced Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist to manage the procurement and flow of company materials and finished goods, including materials purchasing and related logistics activities. Manufacturing experience is required, with beverage and/or spirits experience preferred. The position coordinates inbound and outbound transportation for multiple warehouses and plant locations, communicates with internal departments and external partners, maintains shipping and inventory records in the ERP system, and procures production and inventory items. It also supports contract packaging operations by coordinating materials, purchase orders, inventory tracking, and communication with contract packaging partners. This is a full-time, in-person position working 40 hours per week. The role operates in a professional office environment, with limited exposure to a production facility, and uses standard office equipment.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience is required.
An associate degree is preferred and/or two years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Strong Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills are required.
Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office is necessary.
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents; retrieve and report data; create reports; and communicate effectively with management, coworkers, vendors, and service providers.
Ability to give and take direction necessary for effective job performance.
Ability to work with general mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and to set up formulas in Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle variable situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, pay close attention to detail, work autonomously, and manage one's workflow.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and perform essential duties satisfactorily.
Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Experience in beverages and/or spirits is preferred.
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, or another ERP system is preferred.
An associate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule inbound and outbound shipments for multiple warehouses and plant locations.
Coordinate with Materials and Sales Service to meet transportation needs.
Complete shipping paperwork and enter information into the HRD ERP system.
Plan and calculate shipping loads to ensure correct weight and pallet counts.
Create, update, and distribute shipping reports promptly.
Investigate and report delivery exceptions in conjunction with Sales Service.
Maintain communications throughout the facility and manage pallet inventory.
Procure production and inventory items in a timely and cost-conscious manner.
Coordinate with Logistics to ensure purchase order deliveries meet production deadlines.
Develop solutions and communicate with affected parties when delivery delays occur.
Track, review, and maintain onsite and offsite company-owned and vendor-owned inventories.
Generate and maintain ERP inventory and demand reports to guide purchase order creation.
Create and receive intercompany materials transfers as needed.
Receive purchase orders in the ERP system and process related paperwork for payment.
Maintain knowledge of materials, substitutions, shared components, department procedures, and supplier processes and capabilities.
Work with Quality Control, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve supply quality issues.
Coordinate with contract packaging partners and Logistics to ensure production materials arrive on schedule.
Create and receive ERP purchase orders for incoming contract packaging shipments.
Track, review, and maintain contract packaging inventory in the ERP system.
Meet with contract packaging partners as needed and resolve material quality issues with them.
Support HRD’s mission, vision, core values, strategic plan, annual priorities, and initiatives.
Contribute to a positive workplace culture based on mutual respect, cooperation, support, and openness to different perspectives.
Maintain confidentiality and follow employee handbook policies, company standards, and procedures.