What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Specialist position at Soilair Selection?
Company Overview: SoilAir Selection is an importer and distributor of international boutique fine wines serving on/off-premise markets in NY and NJ.
Job Overview: SoilAir Selection is looking for a capable individual to join its rapidly growing wine wholesale team based in New York City. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary qualifications, as well as great verbal and written communication skills. This position will play an integral role in the day-to-day operation of our administrative business activities. This position will coordinate and analyze SoilAir’s supply chain and pricing, and support distribution efforts across the tri-state area.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage the entire life cycle of our product: acquisition, distribution, allocation, and delivery to the consumer. Monitor transportation, inventory, purchasing, and warehousing using software systems specifically designed to manage logistical functions.
- Work with the administrative team of SoilAir Selection’s NY, NJ, PA, & CT markets assuring that the orders are delivered correctly and on time.
-Responsible for compliance with licenses and permits in various NY and NJ.
-Supervise accurate inventory counts and maintenance of all the warehouses.
-Maintain item price lists every month in all applicable states with margins, and submitting price postings to state regulatory bodies.
-Establish clear and concise communication with sales representatives/clients/warehouse to ensure a smooth partnership
- Perform other work-related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
· Strong analytical skills
· Excellent written/verbal communication
· Strong self-starting/motivational skills; entrepreneurial spirit
· Quick thinking and resourceful
· Sense of urgency and ability to engage people in a positive manner
· Experience in logistics and warehouse management
· ERP systems proficiency; experience with NetSuite is a plus
· Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, phone, and computer skills
· Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
· Experience: Minimum 2 years; Hospitality, logistics, and wine/spirits experience preferred
· Personal Characteristics: Detail-oriented, organized thinker, highly motivated, entrepreneurial spirit
· Physical abilities: Able to lift 40 pounds, operate a keyboard, able to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
