At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel. We are currently seeking a dedicated Supply Chain and Logistics Manager to join our team.
Position Summary
The Supply Chain and Logistics Manager is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing an agile and responsive supply chain that seamlessly supports all sales channels : direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce, wholesale, and Verve's cafes. This role is critical in ensuring consistent product availability, exceptional freshness, and efficient delivery, regardless of how the customer chooses to purchase. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of multi-channel inventory management, diverse fulfillment strategies, and a passion for delivering a premium coffee experience through operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning :
Procurement and Supplier Management :
Operations and Process Improvement :
Inventory Management :
Qualifications and Requirements
Physical Requirements
The following physical demands outline the requirements necessary for employees to effectively carry out the essential functions of this position. Please note that our facility operates in a non-climate-controlled environment, subjecting employees to varying temperatures, including heat during the summer and cold during the winter.
During the performance of duties, employees are expected to engage in regular communication, auditory perception, and reading tasks. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential job functions. This role is dynamic and involves prolonged periods of standing (or being on one's feet for up to 8 hours), walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, and crouching throughout the shift. Additionally, employees will be required to lift products and packaging overhead and may frequently handle items weighing between 25 and 70 pounds. Essential vision capabilities for this role encompass close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Furthermore, adept finger and wrist dexterity are essential for successful performance in this position.
Benefits and Compensation
This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Verve is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance, and business needs. Verve does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Supply Chain Manager • Santa Cruz, CA, US