Strategic Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Nombase; Walpole (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fancypants Baking Co. seeks an experienced Shipping, Warehouse & Logistics Manager to own warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and logistics. This is a management-level role, not a purely hands-on position.

The role reports to Operations Director and collaborates with Operations, Production, Purchasing, Sales/Customer Service, and Quality Assurance to ensure materials are available and orders ship accurately and on time. Based in Walpole, MA, this is a full-time, weekday position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse, logistics, inventory, or manufacturing management.
• Strong ERP and inventory management experience.
• Experience negotiating freight rates.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead people and manage multiple priorities.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall warehouse operations, organization, and priorities.
• Maintain accurate raw material, packaging, and finished-goods inventory.
• Manage ERP inventory transactions, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Establish and oversee cycle counting and inventory-control procedures.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, freight, carriers, and deliveries.
• Source and negotiate freight rates and monitor transportation costs.
• Ensure accurate BOLs, shipping documentation, lot codes, and product identification.
• Coordinate warehouse requirements with Operations and Production.
• Partner with Sales/Customer Service on customer shipping requirements.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate with QA on receiving, lot traceability, holds/releases, and food-safety requirements.
• Lead warehouse personnel and establish clear expectations and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and prevent operational disruptions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Fancypants Baking Co. seeks an experienced Shipping, Warehouse & Logistics Manager to own warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and logistics. This is a management-level role, not a purely hands-on position.

The role reports to Operations Director and collaborates with Operations, Production, Purchasing, Sales/Customer Service, and Quality Assurance to ensure materials are available and orders ship accurately and on time. Based in Walpole, MA, this is a full-time, weekday position.