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Job Description
The Logistics Manager is responsible for protecting the organization’s income and adding value for Next Phase Enterprises customers. They will understand Next Phase Enterprises suppliers and manufacturers deeply and ensure the smooth operation of programs. They will analyze sales and keep products in stock, working with Account Managers to support the Sales team. Beyond simply organizing data, the Logistics Manager is an analyst and key contributor that our clients & customers rely upon and see as a value-add. The Logistics Manager’s contribution is critical to ensuring the company’s long-term success.
Success Outcome #1
Manage Inventory and Ensure Timely Product Delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foresee and effectively address issues in production, delivery, upcoming promotions, and changes in inventory or order
- Forecast sales and track orders to protect vendors and retailers while monitoring sales and orders to ensure sufficient pipeline inventory
- Manage daily retailer inventory, ensuring PO are maximized, and reducing whip saw ordering which can put suppliers at risk of spoils or exhausted inventory resulting in short shipments.
- In addition to retailed inventory, manage all applicable inventories, including manufacturing and 3PL partners.
- Ensure on-time, in-full product delivery and PO fulfillment to customers. Success will be measured by fill rates and out of stocks.
- Meet KPIs that measure program health and grow the bottom line of the suppliers
- Achieve a decrease in escalations requiring direct involvement to resolve.
Success Outcome #2
Drive Reporting and Analyses to Achieve Growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Constantly review program metrics and identify “in trouble” programs, then allocate the correct resources to solve.
- Distribute timely, regular, accurate sales reports to manage inventory and generate useful insights to allow sales to communicate effectively with their buyers about how items are performing.
- Identify opportunities for expansion, increase in-stock levels and maintain level order quantities
- Track sales metrics and keep the sales team up to date on how the product is doing
- Assess key metrics to communicate the health of the program. Identify issues and work to solve them to avoid negative impact on the overall success of a program
- Provide proactive analyses to identify areas of growth. Constantly look for ways to improve sales and the overall business
Success Outcome #3
Unify the Organization and Service through Effective Communication and Relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Account Management to ensure a smooth handoff of new programs
- Help launch programs and build relationships through being the hey figure responsible for establishing lead times, minimum order requirements, and pre-launch forecasts.
- Serve as the conduit for clear, concise, open communications with manufacturers, retailers, account managers, and the sales team so that “Asks” are understood, and key information is provided to help suppliers determine production levels, and anticipated changes in sales, and retailer expectations. Keep our sales team informed at all times
- Build effective, collaborative relationships as measured by increased confidence in our team’s ability to manage programs on behalf of our clients at manufacturer and customer levels
- Leverage high-level thinking to look forward and properly manage the supply chain for success and growth
- Constantly look for ways to improve the business
- Deliver stellar customer service with a servant’s heart, both externally with clients and suppliers and internally with peers and other teams
Company Description
Family-owned Business, Value-based Culture, True Partners, and Unparalleled Service.
Next Phase Enterprises is a full-service sales, marketing, and logistics organization in the retail industry. We strive to be a valued extension of our manufacturer partners and customers. Representing Best-in-Class Food Manufacturers at the Foremost Retailers in the World, We are an Innovative Team of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Applying our Talents to Drive your Business.
At Next Phase Enterprises, our people our commitment to our partners and customers separates us from the competition. We are committed to maintaining a value-based culture.
Corporate Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ, with a small office in Bentonville, AR
Our Vision: To become the most effective, efficient, and reliable food broker for our core customers.
Our Mission: Next Phase Enterprises is dedicated to providing the highest quality customer service to our partners and customers.
Our Purpose: Connect manufacturers to the club, mass merchant, and Kroger channels in the most cost-effective manner.
NPE’s success and growth is driven by its core values;
Me: How I show up; NPE Spirit, Servant Leadership, and Life-Work Blend
We: How we treat each other; Mutual Trust & Respect, Honesty & Integrity, and Be The Change You Seek
Us: How Next Phase succeeds; Customer Service, Focused Innovation, and Co-Create Success
Why work here? In addition to your base salary, Next Phase Enterprises offers quarterly staff bonus, up to 20% company contribution to 401K annually, and FREE financial planning. We offer best-in-class medical/dental/vision coverage with all premiums & annual deductibles paid for employees and their family/dependents. Our healthcare package also includes a complimentary company doctor, concierge healthcare including telehealth & FREE unlimited mental health therapy for employees and their family/dependents. You will also have direct access to additional resources who will lobby on your behalf to reduce medical bills, maneuver insurance requests, etc. (Valued up to $30K per year.) Our new World Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, offers a state-of-the-art wellness center, including a cardio loft, indoor/outdoor gym, FREE personal training and group fitness sessions, meditation room, recreation/BBQ area, and every employee has reserved covered parking. We also offer paid vacation, additional floating holidays, holidays, sick leave, community volunteer opportunities, plus much more!
Family-owned Business, Value-based Culture, True Partners, and Unparalleled Service. Next Phase Enterprises is a full-service sales, marketing, and logistics organization in the retail industry. We strive to be a valued extension of our manufacturer partners and customers. Representing Best-in-Class Food Manufacturers at the Foremost Retailers in the World, We are an Innovative Team of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Applying our Talents to Drive your Business. At Next Phase Enterprises, our people our commitment to our partners and customers separates us from the competition. We are committed to maintaining a value-based culture. Corporate Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ, with a small office in Bentonville, AR Our Vision: To become the most effective, efficient, and reliable food broker for our core customers. Our Mission: Next Phase Enterprises is dedicated to providing the highest quality customer service to our partners and customers. Our Purpose: Connect manufacturers to the club, mass merchant, and Kroger channels in the most cost-effective manner. NPE’s success and growth is driven by its core values; Me: How I show up; NPE Spirit, Servant Leadership, and Life-Work Blend We: How we treat each other; Mutual Trust & Respect, Honesty & Integrity, and Be The Change You Seek Us: How Next Phase succeeds; Customer Service, Focused Innovation, and Co-Create Success Why work here? In addition to your base salary, Next Phase Enterprises offers quarterly staff bonus, up to 20% company contribution to 401K annually, and FREE financial planning. We offer best-in-class medical/dental/vision coverage with all premiums & annual deductibles paid for employees and their family/dependents. Our healthcare package also includes a complimentary company doctor, concierge healthcare including telehealth & FREE unlimited mental health therapy for employees and their family/dependents. You will also have direct access to additional resources who will lobby on your behalf to reduce medical bills, maneuver insurance requests, etc. (Valued up to $30K per year.) Our new World Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, offers a state-of-the-art wellness center, including a cardio loft, indoor/outdoor gym, FREE personal training and group fitness sessions, meditation room, recreation/BBQ area, and every employee has reserved covered parking. We also offer paid vacation, additional floating holidays, holidays, sick leave, community volunteer opportunities, plus much more!
