Senior Manager - Distribution and Logistics

Lazarus Naturals•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, as well as a sprawling operation that spans from farming over 300 acres of hemp, extraction, chemical processing, packaging and warehousing to support both brands and private label customers. Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2016 to provide safe and accessible CBD products for everyone who would benefit from them, regardless of their financial situation and ability to pay, which is why we provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans and people with disabilities or low-incomes. In order to maintain an affordable price point and our commitment to accessibility for all, we have built a vertically integrated business model, which allows us to walk our talk of developing quality, affordable products - from product inception, development, seed, farming, extraction, finished production formulation and packaging, and distribution. Cycling Frog is normalizing the consumption of casual use THC products. We are on a mission to make THC convenient, affordable, and fun by making a sessionable THC beverage the same price as a beer or soda. We want to change the way THC is consumed and viewed by our society by focusing on lower potency, ready to drink beverages that can easily fit into anyone’s lifestyle. Under the Federal Farm Bill it is legal to sell these low potency THC products across all 50 states via the internet, and anywhere you can grab a beer. This role will be based in Portland, Oregon.

Requirements

5+ years experience leading teams in high volume distribution environments.
5+ years of Lean Manufacturing or Lean Warehousing experience is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain, business, or related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Excellent business communication skills (oral and written); comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel with an understanding of Excel modeling, data analysis, and reporting; macro/VBA skills are a plus.
Technical project management or involvement with technology-based picking systems and automation are also a plus (Pick-to-Light, Auto-box erectors, etc.).
Strong cross-functional communication skills; adept at engaging vendors, IT, finance, and executive stakeholders to align on logistics objectives and timelines.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills for managing carrier contracts, vendor agreements, and internal resource allocation.
Ability to work on multiple and often competing issues at the same time.
Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment, dealing with new challenges every day.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (eight or more hours per day).
Ability to see and hear and respond to visual and auditory stimuli (physical assessment of properties and facilities, etc.); ability to grasp, reach, lift, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, push, pull, stretch.

Responsibilities

Oversee multi-brand and multi-channel fulfillment operations, ensuring SLA requirements, inventory accuracy, cost and labor efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance team with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
Implement training programs and process optimizations to enhance operational effectiveness.
Manage workflows, troubleshoot fulfillment, product, and system issues. Deploy both immediate and long-term solutions.
Optimize carrier relationships, balancing cost control with delivery performance across LTL, FTL, and parcel shipments.
Analyze transportation and fulfillment cost drivers; implement automation, consolidation strategies, and rate-shopping tools to reduce freight spend and improve logistics margins.
Maintain oversight of critical vendor relationships for shipping materials, warehouse supplies, and third-party logistics (3PLs), driving cost-reduction initiatives and service level improvements.
Enforce strict quality control procedures across packing, labeling, shipping, and returns handling to minimize order defects, mis-picks, shrinkage, and customer returns.
Support and continuously improve inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation audits, slotting optimization, and demand-driven stock allocation across distribution centers.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced analytics to reduce lead times, enhance inventory turnover, eliminate waste, and increase warehouse throughput.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and shipping standards.
Develop mitigation plans for logistics disruptions, including weather, labor shortages, capacity constraints, or system outages; build redundancy and agility into the distribution network.
Utilize WMS, TMS, and ERP systems for automation, real-time tracking, and performance reporting.
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on layout redesign, equipment utilization, process automation, and scaling strategies to support business growth and seasonal surges.