Materials & Distribution Operations Leader

Nordic Naturals; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Naturals seeks a Materials & Distribution Manager to lead end-to-end material flow, inventory controls, and outbound distribution from Vista. You will report to the Director of Supply Planning and Execution and supervise two direct reports, driving on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, coordinating with Sales, Customer Service, and Manufacturing to align shipping with production output and peak demand periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain, materials, or distribution with leadership experience.
• Advanced ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) and Excel analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MRP to ensure uninterrupted raw materials supply and minimize costs.
• Collaborate with sourcing to manage vendor performance and lead times.
• Lead inventory optimization and cycle-count programs across locations.
• Manage daily warehousing, picking/packing/shipping, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor logistics performance, freight costs, and carrier performance.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing on shipping and demand.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Inventory analytics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Nordic Naturals seeks a Materials & Distribution Manager to lead end-to-end material flow, inventory controls, and outbound distribution from Vista. You will report to the Director of Supply Planning and Execution and supervise two direct reports, driving on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, coordinating with Sales, Customer Service, and Manufacturing to align shipping with production output and peak demand periods.