Logistic Manager

Weee!; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weee!, a leading ethnic e-grocer, is seeking a Logistics Manager for their Boston area operations. The successful candidate will oversee delivery logistics and operational leadership, ensuring high standards of performance and customer satisfaction. This onsite role requires management experience, effective communication, and proficiency in data management tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience managing a team of at least 125 employees.
• Experience managing a team of 3-5 supervisors.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 90 delivery drivers, supervisors, and coordinators.
• Coordinate and prioritize delivery routes to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and training.

Skills

Data visualization

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

About Weee!

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider , Reuters and TechCrunch .

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST , Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

This role is onsite 5 days a week in Randolph, MA

About

As a Logistics Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient, safe and effective operations of a delivery site . You will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and optimizing the processes related to routing, loading, and dispatching drivers to ensure timely and accurate on time delivery to our customers. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining high standards of operational excellence, team performance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 90 delivery drivers, supervisors, and coordinators.
• Create and enforce operational processes and procedures to ensure smooth and consistent delivery operations.
• Monitor and track daily delivery schedules, ensuring that all deliveries are fulfilled within set timeframes.
• Manages Company-owned assets by ensuring all vehicles are accounted for, moved or maintained timely.
• Establishes an ongoing relationship with outside vehicle maintenance vendors to ensure compliance with the regular service checks are performed.

Delivery Logistics:

• Coordinate and prioritize delivery routes to optimize efficiency and minimize delivery times.
• Collaborate with transportation partners, vendors, and suppliers to manage inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Resolve delivery-related issues, such as address discrepancies, missing items, and delivery failures.
• Ensures contractor and employee records are current for proper tracking of operations, accountability, physical and safety training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure that all safety regulations, guidelines, and protocols are followed by the delivery team.
• Implement and enforce safety training and best practices for handling deliveries, especially for delicate items.

Performance Metrics:

• Manage key operating performance indicators (such as on-time delivery, overtime, loading rates, etc.)
• Manage performance to budget and meet financial goals.

Team Development:

• Management responsibilities include but are not limited to hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Communication:

• Lead and inspire our dynamic workforce, fostering engagement, motivation, and collaboration while efficiently coordinating all aspects of the operations.
• Maintain effective communication channels with internal stakeholders, including the Last Mile Leadership team, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Product teams.
• Communicate changes in delivery schedules, operational updates, and other relevant information to the delivery team and other stakeholders.
• Communicates and discusses contractual changes and issues, including those related to settlement with Delivery Service Providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of management experience managing a team of at least 125 employees.
• Experience managing a team of 3-5 supervisors.
• Minimum 5 years of experience using Excel, Google Suite and ability to handle large amounts of data, creating pivot tables, data visualization and make informed decisions
• Ability to survive in a startup environment
• Ability to Travel up to 30% to different warehouses within the same region as required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to get hands dirty and deliver if needed
• Ability to stand for long hours
• Ability to work weekends as necessary
• Skill of Speaking Mandarin, Preferred

Compensation Range

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000-$100,000
• This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcomingall qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!.If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at [e-mail] .

For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers

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