Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and organized Manager to oversee the logistics, supply chain, and procurement process for our Boba Franchise. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and equivalent experience in managing multiple priorities, administrative coordination, and logistics. And ensuring that our franchise locations have the necessary supplies and products to provide excellent service and quality to our customers. This will include coordinating with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing, and tracking and managing inventory levels. In addition, the Manager will also be responsible for managing and training a team of logistics and procurement staff, and for implementing and maintaining systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for logistics and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our growing Boba Franchise.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the logistics and supply chain process for multiple franchise locations across the state

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to secure necessary products and supplies

• Oversee the procurement process to ensure that all purchases are made in a timely and cost-effective manner

• Work closely with manager to keep leadership informed and to provide opportunity to guide and shape key project decisions

• Articulate tradeoffs and risks, provide organizationally-minded recommendations that benefit Teaspoon Franchise, Operators, and customers

• Equip Supply Chain task owners and key stakeholders with accurate, timely, and succinct information to drive on-time, well-executed projects

• Negotiate with and manage suppliers to: Secure capacity and flexibility to meet Teaspoon’s known and unanticipated needs

• Reduce costs and drive profitability to Teaspoon Franchise and its Operators

• Create and execute inventory strategies and purchasing procedures to ensure proper inventory quantities are purchased to consistently achieve strategic service level objectives, inventory targets and to minimize obsolescence

• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns

• Leverage analytics skills and direct the data mining efforts needed to develop inventory and forecasting methods and strategies

• Be a trusted advocate for Operators to ensure their Supply Chain needs are met

• Work with a wide latitude of interdependency to make recommendations and decisions to connect Operators to Supply Chain solutions

• Understand our Franchise model, our Operator business model, and Areas to fuel market ecosystem growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement management and strategic sourcing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and inventory management software

• Experience in managing multiple priorities, administrative coordination, and logistics

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task with great follow-up skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Experience in managing budgets and cost control

• Equivalent experience in a managerial or supervisory role

• General understanding of inventory management practices and procedures

• Prior experience with program management/commercialization team at Franchise operation

• Supply Chain or purchasing education, experience, or certifications

• Project management education or certification (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Salary:

75K+ depending on experience.