Logistics Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Clackamas - OR

Compensation: $72,000 / year

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

• Make a Mark
• We Blaze Our Own Trail
• Brand First
• We Mean Business
  
  

Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for, but not limited to, driving flawless execution of Wyld’s go-to-market strategy through leadership of the Logistics Support Team, market knowledge, and local compliance and regulations. They will be responsible for setting standards and coordinating functions through clear communication within their team, while working closely with the Sales and Distribution leaders to ensure all functions are achieved. They will be an integral part in the hiring, training, and development of employees, and must be able to work a flexible schedule

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

Delivery Team Management

• Included in the management of the Delivery team under the guidance of the Regional Sales Operations Manager as it relates to hiring, discipline, termination, representation, and HR administrative tasks.
• Oversee scheduling for team members, and delegation of work throughout the day
• Train, develop and coach Logistics Support team on company standards, sales processes and best practices
• Complete Employee Reviews based on company timelines and procedures
• Make recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Logistics Support team Oversee daily delivery operations
• Coordinating with Regional Distribution Manager and Director of Sales to analyze and ensure proper team and fleet size to meet the operational needs.
• Assist and provide coverage to other regional logistics teams when other logistics Managers are out of office.
• Ensure efficient execution of product delivery, payment collection, brand ambassador responsibilities such as merchandising, education, relationship building, competitor insights, and compliance with safety policies
• Create and communicate routes and schedules for deliveries, payment picks, education sessions (EDUs) and events
• Maintain relationships and communication with 3rd party route providers and update applicable route information and parties affected as needed
• Oversee driver safety; ensure the team complies with traffic legislation, is conscious of road safety and demonstrates safe driving and other good road safety habits.
• Assist with fleet management and oversight
  
  

Account Support

• Support daily logistics team responsibilities including executing product deliveries, payment pickups and attending events as needed
• Provide marketplace feedback, assessing industry trends and communicating clients’ needs through appropriate channels.
  
  

Inventory Management

• Organize, maintain, and track swag, unmedicated samples, event inventory and marketing materials
• Ensure 100% event readiness by stocking bins, filling samples, and organizing display items
• Restock on-site inventory at facilities weekly, or as frequently as necessary
• Assist with processing and reconciliation of payments, credits and deposits, as required
• Collaborate with supportive departments including Inventory, Distribution, Facilities, Business Systems, and Sales Logistics
• Execute administrative responsibilities including daily reporting into CRM, mileage and expense reporting submitted weekly, internal logs for vehicle, SWAG checkout, etc.
• Understand state level regulations and internal policies ensuring proper field execution and internal communication.
  
  

May be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as business needs changes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Time Management - Capable of prioritizing tasks in order of importance and deadline focused.
• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers clear communication across various channels while adjusting for the unique needs of different audiences and platforms. Clear and respectful communication, attentively listens, and effectively gives feedback.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Able to process feedback to continually improve oneself.
• Builds Effective Teams & Instills Trust - hires, trains and develops teams through engagement, trust and coaching. Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Instills confidence by being reliable, honors commitments to internal customers, is consistent in their work habits, holds themselves to high standards, and is authentically themselves.
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meeting expectations and commitments. Follows through, and makes sure others do the same, acts with a clear sense of ownership, takes personal responsibility for decisions and actions, asks for help
• Drives Results - Achieves results consistently, even in tough circumstances; an infectious bias for action; gets the job done.
• Ultimate Professionalism - conducting oneself with responsibility and integrity while striving for excellence
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience directly related to customer-facing responsibilities and account management, preferably in the cannabis, or related industry. At least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft office, data analysis, MS Business Central ERP, Google Apps and Salesforce CRM a plus
• Active state-issued driver's license and maintained clean driving record o Reliable personal vehicle to utilize for marketing events (Mileage reimbursement is covered at federal rate)
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written o Spanish proficiency a plus
• Must obtain state required Cannabis permits, licenses, and/or certifications
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Willing to submit to a background check, including a motor vehicle report
• Must be 21 years of age
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements: Driving orders in state territory utilizing company or personal vehicle as needed. Overnight stays when needed to support longer routes (lodging and meals covered by company)
  
  

Benefits

As an exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive salary of $72,000/yr, overtime, 11 Paid Holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an Equal Opportunity Employer.