Distribution Manager

FBC Mission

We make awesome chocolate -sourced with integrity, crafted with intention, and served with gratitude.

FBC Core Values

Grit: resilience/hold steadfast to goals

Integrity: be a force for good/do the right thing

Growth: face challenges/learn from mistakes,/grow

Collaboration: work together/support each other

FBC Public Benefit

To promote sustainable food systems and raise awareness of the challenges in our supply chain

It is the responsibility of all French Broad Chocolates employees to work in the best interest of the team, community and environment, and in support of FBC’s Mission and Public Benefit.

Job purpose

The Distribution Manager oversees daily fulfillment and warehouse operations. They responsible for accurately monitoring inventory and manage the flow of goods from receiving to production through fulfillment for all revenue channels. .

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations/Inventory Management

• Manage receiving of goods, ensures accuracy, and records in inventory
• Space planning and organization of raw materials, finished goods, and supplies.
• Develop inventory counting best practices to ensure that our reports and on hand inventory are in sync - “how many do we have?” and “where is it?” are two questions you always know the answer to about our inventory.
• Label cases, pallets, and racks according to aisle and bin locations.
• Manage perishable and frozen inventory; Monitor best-by date to ensure that food items with expiration dates are being sold at an appropriate pace
• Manage expected deliveries, product launches, and holiday sales pushes.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Fulfillment Management

• Manages accurate fulfillment of online orders, wholesale orders, and inventory deliveries to our retail locations.
• Manage internal transfers of ingredients, supplies, and finished goods
• Manages Couriers and ensures timely delivery of goods and orders
• Evaluate and implement opportunities for efficiency and automation in collaboration with the Director of Facilities and Chief of Innovation

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience in fulfillment/warehousing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Direct and respectful communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
• Technology Skills: Expertise with spreadsheets, including Excel and Google Suite. Ability to learn new platforms like Shopify, Quickbooks, and Square; and to research new tech solutions.

Ideal Candidate

• Loves building and managing systems and processes
• Is highly organized, accurate, and detail oriented
• Is a curious and analytical problem solver
• Is self motivated and proactive

Working conditions

• This job operates in a warehouse and food production facility, where food and occupational safety is of the utmost importance. Noise, dust, machinery and varying climatic conditions may be present in this environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• The employee must lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000