Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist

Hood River Distillers•Hood River, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hood River Distillers is seeking an experienced Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist to manage procurement and the flow of company materials and finished goods, including materials purchasing and related logistics activities. The role supports shipments across multiple warehouses and plant locations, maintains inventory and demand reporting in the ERP system, coordinates purchasing to meet production deadlines, and works with contract packaging partners to ensure materials and inventory are managed effectively. The position requires manufacturing experience, with beverage and/or spirits experience preferred. It is a full-time, in-person role working 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience is required.
Associate degree preferred and/or two years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and perform essential duties satisfactorily.
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 as needed 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.
Strong Excel spreadsheet skills; experience with Microsoft Windows and Office.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, multitask, prioritize, and apply common sense.
Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously and manage one's own workflow.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including regularly sitting, talking, or hearing and frequently standing, walking, using hands, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Schedule inbound and outbound shipments for multiple warehouses and plant locations, coordinating transportation needs with Materials and Sales Service.
Complete shipment paperwork and enter information into the HRD ERP system.
Plan and calculate shipping loads to ensure appropriate weight and pallet counts.
Create, update, and distribute shipping reports; investigate and report delivery exceptions to the appropriate departments and management with Sales Service.
Maintain facility communications and manage pallet inventory.
Procure production and inventory items in a timely and cost-conscious manner.
Coordinate purchase orders and deliveries with Logistics to meet production deadlines; develop solutions and communicate with affected parties when 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 file or transfer related paperwork for payment.
Maintain knowledge of materials, substitutions, shared components, departmental SOPs, and supplier processes and capabilities.
Work with QC, 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 and maintain contract packaging inventory in ERP.
Meet with contract packaging partners as needed and communicate and resolve material quality issues with them.
Support HRD's mission, vision, core values, strategic plan, annual priorities, and initiatives; contribute to a respectful and open workplace culture; maintain confidentiality; and follow company policies, standards, and procedures.