ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) · 6 hours ago
Senior Warehouse & Distribution Manager
Shafter, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expofi North America is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients, committed to making a positive impact on people and the planet. The Sr. Warehouse & Distribution Manager will oversee all warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring efficient and compliant distribution processes while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Oversee daily warehouse and distribution center operations including receiving, storage, replenishment, inventory control, and shipping
Develop and maintain accurate inventory systems to support planning, traceability, and forecasting
Optimize space utilization and implement slotting strategies to enhance warehouse efficiency
Lead efforts to reduce inventory shrinkage, minimize stockouts, and manage obsolete or slow-moving products
Direct all distribution activities including transportation scheduling, carrier management, route optimization, and freight cost control
Ensure seamless coordination of outbound shipments with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and internal teams
Monitor distribution performance against KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, cost per shipment) and implement corrective actions as needed
Maintain strong relationships with transportation partners and evaluate performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements
Lead Distribution Centers management of orders ensuring a seamless fulfillment process from order release from Customer Operations through to successful delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Implement systems and procedures that enable fast, accurate picking, packing, and dispatching of customer orders
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Planning to forecast demand and align fulfillment capabilities with business needs
Troubleshoot fulfillment issues and proactively resolve customer service concerns related to delivery timelines or accuracy
Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, training, and performance management
Establish clear performance goals and hold team members accountable to high standards of execution, safety, and service
Plan and manage workforce scheduling to align with business needs and seasonal volume fluctuations
Champion the integration of new technologies, including WMS, TMS, and barcode/RFID systems, to streamline fulfillment and distribution processes
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce order cycle time, improve fulfillment accuracy, and lower distribution costs
Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools to identify and eliminate process waste
Ensure full compliance with all food safety (SQF, HACCP), quality, environmental, and OSHA standards
Oversee the maintenance of clean, safe, and secure facilities across all warehouse and distribution areas
Prepare for and lead audits related to inventory, safety, and distribution compliance
Serve as a liaison between warehouse/distribution and other departments such as Sales, Planning, Procurement, and Quality
Participate in S&OP processes and assist with supply chain planning to support customer demand
Support business continuity and contingency planning efforts for warehouse and fulfillment operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field are preferred
8–10+ years of progressive experience in warehouse and distribution management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated success managing warehouse facilities, teams and fulfillment processes
Demonstrated proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred), WMS, and distribution management systems
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO, HACCP, DOT) and transportation safety standards
Willingness and desire to travel is required, up to 20% travel
Preferred
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with multi-product, multi-SKU environments in the food or consumer goods industries preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Company
ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)
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