Logistics Manager

Department: Distro

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York - Syracuse

Reporting To: Regional Distribution Manager

Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 / 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 drives flawless execution of Wyld’s go to market strategy through effective leadership of the Logistics Support and Inventory Teams. This role ensures operational excellence by maintaining compliance with local regulations, optimizing processes, and fostering strong collaboration with Sales and Distribution leadership. The Logistics Manager sets team standards, communicates expectations clearly, and supports company growth through hiring, training, and development of high performing employees. Flexibility and a proactive leadership style are essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

Team Management

Provide hands on personnel and performance leadership, including but not limited to; hiring, scheduling, training, meeting facilitation, development and performance management.
Ensure the Inventory & Logistics Teams consistently follow standard operating procedures and provide ongoing training as processes evolve
Conduct at least one ride along per employee per quarter for performance assessment and field coaching.
Audit in field execution of events, activations, and pop-ups for quality and compliance.

Delivery Operations Oversight

Oversee and manage daily delivery operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations, including product delivery, payment collection, and brand ambassador activities such as merchandising, education, event scheduling and relationship building.
Coordinate with the Regional Distribution Manager and Director of Sales to align fleet sizing, and logistics strategies as needed to support growth and within business objectives.
Supervise vehicle maintenance, safety, utilization, and enforce all traffic and compliance standards for drivers; optimizing routing and dispatch to maximize delivery efficiency and capacity.
Maintain and improve delivery, payment, and schedules, manage relationships and communications with third-party route providers, and ensure all cash handling and reconciliation protocols are strictly followed.
Maintain up-to-date account intake and delivery process documentation and provide operational support and coverage across regional logistics teams as required

Inventory Operations Oversight

Oversee compliance with company standards and state regulations, including METRC and other internal inventory systems.
Manage all aspects of inventory control and fulfillment operations, such as receiving, pick/pack, labeling, staging, bulk goods movement, and allocation of finished goods between production and distribution warehouses.
Track and replenish event inventory, SWAG, unmedicated samples, and marketing materials, executing department activities and operational support as needed.
Maintain facility organization, cleanliness, and proper storage of goods; ensure compliance with all state regulations and internal policies in field and warehouse activities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Inventory, Distribution, Sales, and Facilities teams to optimize processes and achieve business objectives.
Complete required administrative tasks, including CRM updates, mileage logs, expense reports, and maintenance of internal inventory records.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

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.

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, and Salesforce CRM a plus
Active state-issued driver's license and maintained clean driving record
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
Spanish proﬁciency a plus
Must obtain state-required permits, licenses, and 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 $80,000-115,000/yr, 11 Paid Holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 16 hours of VTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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