Sr. Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Good Food Holdings Companies • Portland, OR

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides insights, solutions and program direction for internal Logistics programs. Works with merchandising teams to leverage warehouse solutions for cost savings and efficiency. Leverages problem-solving skills to improve delivery and service to receiving customer. This is a management / leadership position. You are responsible for providing leadership in line with company values and promoting a positive and progressive work environment in alignment with our company mission, vision values and policies.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience in retail management, retail operations management or supply logistics program management required.
• Previous supervisory, management or leadership level experience required.
• Experience managing and mentoring multiple direct reports, including across multiple geographic regions.
• Experience in a multi-unit, high growth retail or similar environment required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite focusing on data manipulation and analysis , with skills to learn new programs and systems.
• Strong analytic skills and experience in generating financial and various reports.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with ability to respond to urgent job responsibilities as they arise and flexible when priorities redirect.
• Valid Driver License and vehicle required, with ability to travel regularly to store locations throughout Portland metro area. Travel to Northern California or Seattle regions may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively and professionally with cross-functional partners at all levels in the company.
• Ability to manage financial results, including labor, sales and profit margin.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with problem-solving, project management and execution of initiatives across multiple locations and regions.
• Proven experience driving and executing strategic initiatives, policies, programs and projects that achieve measurable business results.

Nice To Haves

• Previous project management experience highly preferred.
• Previous food and/or grocery specific industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Proven track record of executing strategic initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides oversight to all areas of the Logistics team. Directly manages staff, including review writing, scheduling and providing ongoing coaching, development and feedback.
• Assesses, prioritizes and delegates tasks and workflow.
• Proactively works to uncover distribution efficiencies that support company growth and profitability.
• Provides program strategy guidance for internal and 3rd party distribution solutions.
• Leads all project planning, creation, implementation and support for the procurement and delivery of small vendor products.
• Manages the financials of internal warehousing and distribution solutions, including negotiating terms and fees with third-party distributors who provide services.
• Acts as primary point of contact for internal distribution solutions in the vendor community, including marketing the overall program and its benefits to potential vendor partners.
• Analyzes the financial impact of internal Logistics solutions on store labor, out of stocks and cost savings. Provides detailed monthly recaps to merchandising and operations teams.
• Designs, assesses and implements new ordering, receiving and distribution strategies along with cost saving analysis for internal and 3rd party warehousing solutions.
• Collaborates with program and category manager (PCM) group and operations team on process improvements and programming for vendors.
• Maps risks and creates contingency action plan for programs under management.
• Ensures compliance in alignment with all federal and local regulations with a focus on FMSA and FMCSA regulations.
• Performs administrative duties specific to department such as conducting research, updating databases, data gathering and reporting.
• Works with cross functional teams to understand objectives, monitor timelines and priorities and help identify roadblocks to the successful implementation of program initiatives.
• Works with team to develop plans to drive store-facing initiatives and programs successfully forward.
• Leverages systems to support planning and communication tasks. E.g. Excel, Project/Smartsheet, SharePoint.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% staff shopping discount
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement)
• Store incentive program based on financial & operational goals
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation
• Adoption assistance
• Up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager