Business Manager

Zepexco Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401k with company match

Employee purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Winebow seeks an experienced Operations leader to head warehouse and distribution activities from our Benicia, CA office. You will oversee daily workflows, manage staff, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring top-tier customer service and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in distribution operations, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to coordinate with executives. In-office, Monday–Friday, with a focus on profitability and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field (or 5+ years in Distribution Operations with leadership shown).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience supervising/managing a warehouse and transportation team and facility.
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklifts, stock-pickers, pallet jacks) preferred.
• Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for Zephyr customers and manage accounts.
• Lead day-to-day workflow of the department, meeting deadlines with high service levels.
• Develop annual operating budget and manage operating expenses.
• Review financial reports for facility expenses accuracy and reconciliation.
• Oversee clerical staff and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Driver's License

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity. The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $135,000. This position is also eligible for a bonus of 6%. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, employee purchase program and paid time off. If you are hired at Winebow, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

This position will be based in our Benicia, CA office location. In office days are Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acts as the primary contact for all Zephyr customers.
• Maintains and regularly evaluates accounts.
• Proactively works to engage new business.
• Provide strong leadership and management in all processes.
• Manage the day to day workflow of the department, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy and efficiency and a high level of customer service is maintained.
• Manage clerical staff and other employees.
• Design work schedules and organize employee training.
• Work with outside vendors to maintain necessary business supplies.
• Maintain a good working relationship with executives and other managers; works closely with the Regional Director of Operations to ensure strong communication of expected volumes and major variances.
• Design and implement procedures to improve profitability.
• Develop annual operating budget, process all accounts payable invoices, and manage all operating expenses.
• Review financial reports to ensure accuracy of facility expenses.
• Complete all administrative tasks as needed, timely and accurately.
• All other tasks as assigned by manager or Operations leadership team.
• Responsible for all third-party inventory counts and reconciliation.
• Operate material handling equipment including but not limited to Sit-Down forklifts, Stand-up forklifts, Stock-pickers, and electric pallet jacks as needed.
• Attends departmental meetings and functions.
• Arrives to work, meetings, appointments and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office and warehouse environment. May be subjected to loud noise, temperature and weather extremes, occasional overtime and travel may be required as per the business needs.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED

Office equipment including telephone, fax machine, copier, computer, calculator, and printer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, sitting, driving, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, visual acuity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field or High School diploma with a minimum of five (5) years in Distribution Operations.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience supervising/managing a warehouse and transportation team and facility.
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in both Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including but not limited to Sit-Down forklifts, Stand-up forklifts, Stock-pickers, and electric pallet jacks is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, has strong attention to detail, and proven ability to prioritize effective and efficiently.
• Valid Driver's License.

EMPLOYERS RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Winebow has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Your continued employment with Winebow is by mutual consent.

Being a part of Winebow means that you are passionate about wine and spirits, are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, and have the privilege of connecting our fine portfolio with our trade customers and ultimately with the consumer.