WineTalent Classifieds: Supply Chain Manager in St. Helena, CA

WineTalent is working with our client Long Meadow Ranch on a Supply Chain Manager search.  

About LMR:  Long Meadow Ranch is a family-owned winery and farm producing grapes and wine, olives and olive oil, grass-fed beef and lamb, fruits, vegetables, honey and eggs in the Napa Valley, Anderson Valley and Marin County. The many-faceted operation includes the 650-acre LMR Mayacamas Estate home ranch located in the Mayacamas Mountains above Rutherford and the 90-acre LMR Rutherford Estate, located on the Rutherford Bench, and, in Mendocino County, the 145-acre LMR Anderson Valley Estate. The Long Meadow Ranch operations also include an acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant, a general store and wine tasting bar in the historic Logan-Ives House, an outdoor cafe, a farmer's market, working garden and a variety of unique event spaces all located at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch.

About the Opportunity:  Long Meadow Ranch has an exciting opportunity in the company for a Supply Chain Manager. This key role will promote the design, development, and implementation of warehouse, distribution and logistics solutions for all aspects of the company.  You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate order process, delivery, customer service and management of inventory to help the organization achieve its goals. This is a new role for our organization that is a great opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of operational efficiencies to excel and grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes to ensure high level customer service to suppliers, distributors, sales team and company departments
• Administer and refine the fulfillment process which includes placing orders, sending order acknowledgements to distributors and warehouses, generating invoices and order tracking
• Conduct audit processes for accuracy of purchase orders including, SKU, vintage, inventory availability, pricing, payment terms and shipping instructions
• Manage the movement of inventory flow  and quantities of products from the various warehouses, distributors, retail and company locations
• Generate reporting for the wholesale team, wholesale customers and distributors to provide status on orders, allocations and product availability
• Provide timely communication and resolution for any supply chain issues to key stakeholders and management
• Manage export sales fulfillment to ensure necessary documentation and special requirements are completed
• Control and maintain the record keeping of completed orders and related documentation
• Conduct the process for distributor billbacks and credit memos
• Manage and administer sample order fulfillment to ensure orders are processed within the delivery windows required by key stakeholders
• Manage company owned warehouse including weekly and monthly reconciliation and monthly physical inventory.
• Oversee and perform daily activities, including shipping and receiving as needed
• Develop and maintain warehouse operation SOPs and reporting documentation
• Maintain a safe and orderly working environment within the warehouse
• Utilize team building skills to handle peak shipping periods and deadlines and communicate timely and effectively with customers and teammates

Education, Experience and Requirements

• BA or equivalent years of experience in supply chain, logistics or similar relevant field desired
• Knowledge of logistics operations and shipping procedures and documents
• Experience preferred, but not mandatory, in importing, wine-purchasing and logistics
• Demonstrated ability to communicate metrics and important information clearly and professionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite products
• Experience with Netsuite or other accounting systems
• Experience with AMS/RMS, Ship Compliant and supply chain systems
• Effective and concise oral and written communication skills
• Must be organized with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, while also working as a team player as needed
• Must be forklift certified or ability to obtain certification
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs
• Physical ability to kneel, bend, stand, climb stairs and ladders
• Must have a valid CA Drivers license and maintain a clean driving record
• A pre-employment background check

Compensation and Benefits

• This is a full-time, salaried position.
• Competitive compensation depending on experience plus benefits including medical/dental insurance, paid vacation and 401(k).

About WineTalent: WineTalent is a wine industry focused recruitment company. We have worked closely with LMR for over 6 years. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

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