Supply Chain and Logistics Director

Position: Supply Chain and Logistics Director

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Overview:

Have a Heart is a cannabis retailer headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We are in need of a supply chain and logistics director to develop, integrate and manage the company’s supply chain as we enter a period of aggressive growth and expansion. The supply chain and logistics director will lead overall supply chain strategy and execution to ensure business needs are met. The position will examine existing procedures and streamline activities to meet product distribution, storage, inventory and customer needs. The position will also identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternate methods to increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service. Considering the unique regulatory environment of the cannabis industry, this requires an exceptional individual capable of overcoming formidable obstacles and adapting to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-moving business environment with a uniquely complex regulatory environment and supply-chain.
• Works effectively across the organization to ensure successful execution of supply chain support on many integrated efforts
• Create item specific forecasts over a rolling time horizon to be used for ordering and inventory management purposes.
• Create integrated processes among Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process.
• Identify systems tools needed to implement planning/forecasting systems.
• Lead reengineering efforts as it relates to supply chain planning and execution systems.
• Manage and supervise staff tasked with creating material requirement plans and/or forecasts.
• Establish and report on key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting.
• Serves as company contact and spokesperson with suppliers.
• Coordinates development of solutions to complex logistics support problems with other product support functions, customers, and suppliers.
• Coordinates transportation for the corporation with customer-driven timelines.
• Develops and implements logistics plans inclusive of supplier contracts, routing guidelines, problem resolution and cost containment.
• Capable of managing a diverse staff of purchasing experts and operations personnel at both the HQ and regional level under high-pressure deadlines.

Job Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build and manage successful teams
• Ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field of study (Master’s degree preferred)
• 10+ Years of related experience and/or training
• Supply Chain Management Professional Certification preferred
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• National experience highly desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Supply Chain: 10 years

Education:

• Master's

Location:

• Seattle, WA

Required work authorization:

• United States