Senior Manager, Warehousing

Headquartered in North York, ON, with employees in Canada, the US, China and India, NewAge is an industry- leading manufacturer and distributor of premium home improvement solutions.

Our products are sold through major online retailers such as Lowes, The Home Depot, Costco, Amazon, and Wayfair as well as our own e-commerce site. But what makes us unique is that we provide a truly cohesive customer experience, from free expert assistance designing and planning new spaces to delivery and professional installation.

Our collaborative, inclusive team atmosphere nurtures personal growth, career advancement and job satisfaction, as evidenced by our certification as a Great Place to Work in Canada.

With tremendous pride, we continue to receive a growing number of industry accolades including over 75 unique product patents, awards for our team of expert designers, prominent ranking on the Profit 500 list of Canada's fastest growing companies, and the naming of our founders to the Top 40 under 40 in Canada by BNN Bloomberg.

We are also proud to be the official jersey emblem partner of the New Orleans Pelicans and have forged strategic partnerships with USA Hockey and Habitat for Humanity. These partnerships reflect our passion for teamwork, excellence, and community involvement.

As our journey to becoming the preferred choice for premium home improvement solutions continues, we're adding ambitious, driven, passionate members to our team who are inspired to be their best and ready to make a difference.

The Senior Manager, Warehousing, is responsible for ensuring NewAge's global warehousing network is operating efficiently. They must possess a high level of analytical ability to distinguish multiple components of a problem and develop conclusions using quantitative skills. A successful Senior Manager, Warehousing will possess and demonstrate strong leadership, analytical ability and effective communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the research and evaluation and selection of new warehousing partners.
• Lead the Warehousing Team including, Inventory Manager and Warehouse Managers for inhouse fulfillment centers.
• Manage Warehouse Analyst responsible for maintaining the accuracy of our perpetual inventory across our distribution network.
• Responsible for all inventory related audit activities directly with external auditors.
• Responsible for all 3PL partners and supervise via direct reports the warehouse management teams for all NewAge operated DCs.
• Build costing and analysis models to efficiently evaluate warehousing spending.
• Responsible for departmental budget development of approximately 20 million and preparation of financial reporting for executive teams.
• Evaluate existing partner contracts, to ensure appropriate pricing and service levels.
• Optimizing the warehousing network, proposing the opening or rationalization of warehouses partners to minimize total logistics spending.
• Analyze the feasibility and cost savings of initiating company-managed warehouses.
• P&L responsibility for NewAge inhouse fulfillment centers.
• Long range planning of staffing levels and space utilization to account for forecasted growth and changes in the business.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and senior management in cross functional departments to drive innovation and savings.
• Provide oversight and coaching to staff to improve analysis and skills.
• Develop, implement and review network designs to increase efficiencies and optimization.
• Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers.
• Monitor, report and analyze market/industry trends and collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Drive increased employee engagement by implementing leadership practices that increase leadership visibility and accountability.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel within Canada and the US will be required for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma in a field of study related to the position is mandatory (supply chain, logistics, transportation).
• 5-10 years' experience in supply chain or logistics management.
• Advanced negotiation skills and exceptional communication skills in order to communicate with customers over the phone and through email.
• Proficiency in: Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SQL database; Advanced Excel skills are mandatory.
• Experience with SAP Business One or equivalent ERP systems
• Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology.
• Excellent presentation skills including presenting clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusting communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.
• Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
• Utilizes finance concepts to manage budgets, forecast costs, and account for the financial impact of decisions.
• Adapts to and embraces change with composure, resilience, and perseverance in the face of constraints, high pressure, and adverse situations.

NEWAGE OFFERS:

• Salary and bonus is based on experience and highly competitive for the right candidate.
• Benefits package.
• An opportunity within a growing, fast-paced company, well established in its industry.
• Fun! We celebrate successes and hold special events to build strong teams.
• Our teams work under a remote-first Hybrid model, with the ease of having our North York office accessible for collaboration and/or quiet workspace.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you're intrigued by job profile described above, we invite you to apply with your resume and cover letter illustrating how you would be an ideal fit with our team. We thank all interested candidates for applying and will contact those who qualify for an interview. No phone calls please. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a thorough background check.

NewAge Products is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We provide employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require any accommodation.