Highlights
What you’ll do: Oversees the activities of all functions involved in the planning, warehousing and control of materials -- from the development of forecasted replenishment needs to the delivery of the product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products to customers. The Manager is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Salary | $75,000 |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Website | https://www.chefswarehouse.com/ |
Description
Position Summary: The Warehouse Manager, under the supervision of the Operations Manager plans, directs and coordinates the operations of the organization. The Manager is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.
What you’ll do:
- Oversees the activities of all functions involved in the planning, warehousing and control of materials -- from the development of forecasted replenishment needs to the delivery of the product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products to customers.
- Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement, including USDA and FDA regulations.
- Participates in existing and new product planning processes to ensure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches.
- Oversight of all warehouse and distribution operations.
- Manages warehouse operations to maximize efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of delivery of finished goods to customers.
- Monitors inventory and establishes controls to ensure the company is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk.
- Works to optimize usage of the company’s systems, for purposes of efficiency, cost reduction, and inventory control.
- Monitors all facilities for compliance with safety and all other environmental and operational standards and regulations, ensuring that a “safety first” culture is maintained in all locations.
- Executes special projects in a timely manner.
- Assists with establishing annual goals and objectives, in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Hires candidates, coaches and mentors effectively, and builds strong teams.
- Collaborates easily with all levels of the organization and serves and contributes as a member of the organization’s Executive Management Team.
About you:
- Bachelor's Degree (four year college or university).
- In lieu of degree, minimum of 5years’ experience.
- Minimum five years related experience in a high level management position with P&L responsibility.
- Produce and/or food distribution experience required.
- Working knowledge of USDA & FDA compliance.
About Company
The Chefs' Warehouse is a specialty food distributor that began sourcing products for high-end chefs over 30 years ago. With locations in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Miami, The Chefs' Warehouse serves the finest restaurants, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools and specialty food stores around the country. Its product portfolio includes over 11,500 items and consists of imported and domestic specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, oils and vinegars, hormone-free protein, truffles, caviar and chocolate.