Outbound Logistics Mangager
About The Position
We produce the world’s BEST Strawberries & our Go-to-Market team is a major reason why! We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and ownership-minded individual to join its elite Go-to-Market team and to oversee critical operations. This role oversees Outbound logistics, inclusive of internal cross-docks, running internal direct-store-delivery, coordinating warehouse deliveries with owned trucks, and coordinating with 3PLs and freight forwarders to optimize our distribution. As the Manager, Outbound Logistics, you will oversee a team of drivers and be responsible for building, managing, and executing standardized procedures that ensure the safe, timely, and efficient staging and distribution of Oishii’s highly perishable products. You must be capable of building and overseeing processes and operations. You must have an excellent understanding of KPI management and proven experience driving continuous improvement. Most importantly, you are highly collaborative and have an ownership mindset as you take responsibility for everything that happens or fails to happen within your area of responsibility.
Requirements
- A logistics professional with 6+ experience in a fast paced start-up environment, preferably in the CPG, food, agriculture, wine/beer space (but open to other areas).
- Experience managing “always on” teams. Logistics are always running, so able to balance teams of people across multiple days/shifts, executing 7 days/week is crucial
- Experience managing hourly labor
- Negotiations experience in some past role; price conscious and knows how to work with vendors to get the best price
- Experience managing external vendors, and comfort with different types of vendors. This role will own negotiating freight rates, overseeing drivers, working with mechanics and material suppliers.
- Highly organized with strong task management and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical skills in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel and proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack, and Asana
Nice To Haves
- Experience with perishable product operations preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Own the outbound logistics process, partnering with 3PLs and managing an internal distribution network of 2-4 drivers.
- Utilize transportation software to effectively route deliveries in the most cost effective manner, prioritizing for customer’s preferred delivery date.
- Partner with Manager, Sales & Operations Planning to effectively maximize distribution capacity, ensuring the most efficient path to market.
- Utilize supply and demand forecasting to effectively procure raw materials and staff labor, ensuring Oishii is never bottlenecked by a lack of execution.
- Monitor customer feedback and action process adjustments/feedback sessions as necessary to ensure product quality is always up to Oishii standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Oishii’s “Local Central Control” structure to execute daily tasks, partnering with General Managers to promote successful growth/expansion of the business.
- Set short-term and long-term goals for team members, oversee their professional development, and manage against KPIs.
- Maintain the internal fleet of vehicles, partnering with local mechanics and ensuring 100% uptime of vehicles, with no critical failures.
- Responsible for all hiring and onboarding in respective departments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(K)
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time
- Paid Training & 7 Paid Holidays
- Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
- Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
