What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Manager position at Grön Confections?
We're Grön (pronounced like grew-n, Swedish for green). We craft the most delicious cannabis edibles on the planet. As a leading North American brand, we're dedicated to high-quality products that cater to our diverse customers. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and community, we create our edibles with care. Founded in her basement, chocolatier and mother Christine Apple started Grön in 2015, and has since grown the company into a team of over 200 passionate individuals in 8 different markets (and counting). We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism as we serve millions of customers worldwide. Every team member is expected to contribute to our mission with dedication and teamwork, crafting our gummies and chocolates with love for the community.
At Grön, we operate first by our Mission & Values: we win with dignity and grace, we only deliver excellence, we embrace transformation. We believe all Grön employees should embrace and operate with these values in mind. If you feel like you embody our values, keep reading to find out more about how you could make an impact as a part of our team.
About the Role:
The Distribution Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end distribution process for all cannabis products, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This role requires a strong background in logistics, team leadership, and technology implementation to optimize distribution processes. The position involves managing internal and external logistics service providers, delivery routes, and performance metrics while working closely with the state-specific Operations (Ops) team to meet demand. Occasional responsibilities may include stepping in to make deliveries and ensuring proper display materials reach retailers.
In this role you will:
- Compliance & Regulation: Ensure all distribution processes comply with state and federal cannabis regulations.
- Logistics Management: Oversee distribution and delivery routes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Supplier & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, navigating the legal and regulatory nuances of the cannabis industry.
- Technology Implementation: Identify and implement technology solutions to improve distribution efficiency.
- Driver & Team Management: Manage delivery drivers, ensuring performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performance Metrics: Track and report distribution network performance metrics.
- Inventory Collaboration: Work with the state-specific Ops team to maintain sufficient inventory levels to meet sales demand.
- Retail Support: Ensure display materials and other promotional items are delivered to retailers as required.
- Order Manifesting: Accurately manifest orders and collaborate with the Ops team to ensure order accuracy.
- Delivery Flexibility: Occasionally assist with product deliveries when needed.
You'll be a great fit if you have the following:
- You have a proven track record (ideally 2 years) of managing distribution networks in highly regulated industries, with a particular focus on compliance with state and federal regulations
- You have experience with inventory management systems, ideally using state mandated seed-to-sale tracking and inventory systems like METRC
- You possess a clean driving record and driver's license
- You have strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- You have experience using technology solutions to improve distribution processes
- You have a depth of knowledge in inventory management, logistics service provider management, and delivery driver management
- You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role.
- You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm.
Interview Process:
At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all Distribution Manager candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.
- Call with Recruiter
- Call with National Sales Operations Manager
- Call with Regional Director
Benefits & Compensation:
This position has a salary of $65,000
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 401k Program
- PTO
- 10 Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Commuter Benefits
Grön is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, our company provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, gender, family or parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Grön will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage all applicants over the age of 21.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Grön recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @eatgron email address. Additionally, Grön will never request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process nor will we send checks for equipment at anytime. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact our team via jobs@eatgron.com
Salary : $65,000
