Logistics Manager
Apply NowCompany: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11226
Description:
We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.
Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring success across all key functions of third-party warehousing and logistics operations. This role will work closely with the VP of Supply Chain & Logistics to develop and execute distribution strategies and KPI's for wholesale, retail, and DTC channels.
This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen's Hybrid work model and be in office at least two days a week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB REQUIREMENTS
PERKS + BENEFITS
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Salary Range
$100,000-$130,000 USD
Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.
Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring success across all key functions of third-party warehousing and logistics operations. This role will work closely with the VP of Supply Chain & Logistics to develop and execute distribution strategies and KPI's for wholesale, retail, and DTC channels.
This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen's Hybrid work model and be in office at least two days a week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing and improving 3PL warehouse performance by establishing stronger processes, KPI's, and performance standards
- Inventory Management across all warehouse locations, including inventory transfer management
- Oversee (and initially perform) Wholesale Order fulfillment, including EDI and ASN connection build-out
- Provide support and improve line of sight of sales fulfillment for sales team
- Improving On Time Delivery and Total Order Fulfillment success rates
- Reduce OOS occurrences at Retail Scoop Shops
- Build strong processes and carrier relationships to minimize accessorial freight charges
- Manage and meet budget for all Logistics Costs
- Collaborate with VP of Supply Chain and Logistics to:
- Build annual Logistics Budgets
- Ad Hoc distribution and logistics initiatives
- Establish new 3PL warehouses and logistics systems for new and existing Retail (scoop shop) markets
- Onboard new 3PL warehouses as necessary
- Build internal logistics team and improve internal processes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree preferred in Supply Chain-related field
- 4 to 6 years of experience in a Logistics or Distribution focused role, frozen distribution experience strongly preferred
- Experience in food or beverage manufacturing
- Experience with NetSuite a plus
- Experience leading and developing a team
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Suite
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Travels to their assigned retail markets when necessary
PERKS + BENEFITS
- Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
- Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
- 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
- Wellness Reimbursement Plan
- Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
- Paid Sick Time
- Yearly Performance Reviews
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Salary Range
$100,000-$130,000 USD
Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.