Team Leader - Distribution

Overview

Our Distribution Team Leader works directly with our Logistics Manager to help manage the Distribution Team and to keep this growing business organized and operating efficiently. This entry-level position is a great opportunity to lean the ins and outs of small-business leadership and offers room for professional growth and development. Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and accuracy are important qualifications for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Our Distribution Team Leader’s responsibilities and job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates as a logistics team member by utilizing our inventory management system to accurately pick/pack orders, complete deliveries, and invoice stores by accurately completing delivery notes.

• Develops and implements strategies to streamline operations and improve efficiency

• Oversees the daily preparation, packaging, and fulfillment of orders

• Oversees organization of merchandise and other finished goods such as bags, bottles, and kegs

• Partners in maintaining data integrity as it relates to inventory and invoicing (delivery notes)

• Conducts roastery inventory counts every month, or as needed, to ensure onhand accuracy

• Participates in route planning and store order scheduling

• Completes team schedules while remaining within the payroll hours budgets provided by the Logistics Manager

• Conduct audits on orders after packing to ensure fulfillment accuracy

• Ensures order fulfillment accuracy by conducting random audits of outgoing product

• Is responsible for ensuring distribution vehicles are properly maintained, clean and presentable at all times

• Performs daily maintenance and organization of tools, equipment, and vehicles

• Responsible for maintaining and organizing store orderable supplies (“groceries”).

Position Requirements

Our Distribution Team Leader must possess the following skills and abilities:

• Positive mental attitude and outlook on life. Friendly and genuine personality is a must!

• Experience leading a team and coaching for performance

• A valid driver's license and experience driving a delivery van

• Weekend and evening availability

• Proficiency in the use of technology including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Gsuite, email, Etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience in a fast-paced/labor-intensive role for a minimum of three months, with proven and consistent results

• The ability to function as part of a cohesive team

• Strong interpersonal skills

• The ability to lift or move a minimum of 50 lbs

• The ability to stand for an extended period of time

• Minimum 6 months experience on the Distribution/Logistics Team