Manager, Logistics & Inventory

Manager, Logistics & Inventory

Department: Operations

Location: Headquarters in Darien, CT

Norseland, Inc., owned by TINE SA, is a leading marketer of specialty food brands in the United States. Norseland’s personnel totals 220 full time employees in various departments of production, distribution, marketing, accounting and sales. Regional sales offices are located in Montreal, Arizona, Missouri, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with the corporate office in Darien, Connecticut. TINE SA is Norway's largest producer, distributor and exporter of dairy products and is owned by about 10,000 farmers: their agricultural traditions, knowledge, and passion is the foundation of our business. The Norseland family - farmers, employees, and partners - continue to build a food ecosystem that spans continents and generations.

Good food is the basis for many of life’s good moments. So for us, it’s essential that our food is ethically produced with award-winning animal welfare standards, traditional recipes and healthy, clean ingredients.

We don’t just live life: we contribute to the Good Life.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manager of Logistics and Inventory will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of our business by overseeing the supply chain and distribution of our cheese products. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for handling the import and export of various product lines within the business. Vital to success in this role is experience with the import and export of food with refrigeration and special handling instructions. This position interacts daily with US Government agencies including the FDA and US Border Patrol.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Effectively direct and coordinate all aspects of material logistics across the company and its subsidiaries
• Manage inventory control, warehousing, transportation, logistics planning, order processing and customer service Provides input for budget process and assess day to day compliance.
• Manage product import/export licensing portfolio for all product lines
• Ensure Company is compliant with all US Government Compliance Programs
• Maintain food safety documents on all foreign suppliers and FDA registrations
• Monitor monthly inventory; monitor short or long inventory, review orders
• Manage Invoicing Clerk to reconcile accounts and orders invoiced
• Work with Customer Service to invoice and maintain ongoing inventory as needed
• Address Logistic claims/losses

• Manage Quality Claims; report packaging issues or production issues, etc; initiate bill backs for returned or destroyed product
• Review and maintain Customer Reports and Contracts
• Additional duties, as needed

Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of experience working in Logistics Management for a food company

Education: Bachelor Degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field

Professional Skills: The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrate adaptability in a fast paced, changing environment. Must possess a strong attention to detail and consummate business acumen. This self-driven individual must have the ability to liaise with government regulatory agencies and research and review customer contracts.

Role Specific Competencies: Proven professional experience in with exceptional references. Strong organizational and time management skills a must. Exquisite communication and people skills. Basic core math and analytical skills are required. Must have a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft business software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Darien, CT 06820: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location