Warehouse Manager - MIA

The Role

The Marketplace Lead is to help support the onsite Culinary or Marketplace Manager in handling day to day operations. This individual needs to be able to take the bull by the horns and lead the team to execute operational SOP’s both effectively and efficiently. This includes, but not limited to, handling receiving, inventory, storing and distributing all products within the Marketplace. In addition, this individual will be responsible for purchasing ingredients and scheduling staff.

Responsibilities

• Operational Improvements: ownership of the delta between theoretical and actual food spend in assigned Market Place
  • Establish & implement standardized ingredient-receiving practices at the location to ensure the efficiency and freshness of ingredients
  • Review site layouts to develop optimal storage and handling of ingredients
  • Focus on the “Distribution Model” deployment across all food categories (Protein, Produce, Dairy, and select Dry Goods) and markets
• Develop and ensure ongoing compliance with the process for checking incoming shipments versus invoices and order sheets.
• Train Market teams to ensure that they have the skills required to successfully manage our ingredient needs.
  • Provide staffing coverage for Marketplace teams as needed
• Processes to focus on and implement:
  • Receiving
  • Inventory Counting
  • Ordering
  • Food Safety Compliance (HACCP)
• Continuous oversight of inventory to ensure optimal levels of product
• Ensure all product is logged, stored, and neatly organized taking into account FIFO and food safety standards
• Train The Market's teams in order to ensure they count on the skills and criteria required for their tasks, including HACCP guidelines
• Refine receiving and cold chain procedures to ensure efficiency and freshness of ingredients.
• Scheduling of Marketplace and receiving team, according to labor budget.
• Any other marketplace tasks based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, such as management of a Grocery store, warehouse, or procurement department experience
• Experience in food procurement and extensive food knowledge
• Experience in inventory management
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Understanding of food safety and quality standards
• Ability to train and inspire employees to perform at their best
• Ability to communicate and understand Spanish

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage
• PTO & Paid sick days
• Compassionate, Caregiver, or Bereavement Leave: 3 – 5 days each time the need arises.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks at full pay for primary caregiver and 4 weeks for secondary caregiver
• Access to a nutritional coach to help you build a healthy lifestyle
• A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals added to your account, monthly