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Logistics and Warehouse Manager – Food Retail

All, Finance, Software/SaaS

Jersey City, NJ

Location: Jersey City, NJ (New Jersey / New York area) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A rapidly growing specialty food retailer is seeking a hands-on Logistics & Warehouse Manager to lead its regional storage and product movement operations. This role oversees all warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and cross-functional product logistics, working closely with regional Operations and Finance leadership to support inventory planning, product availability, cost control, and overall operational efficiency.

What you'll do

  • Manage day-to-day warehouse activities, optimize processes, establish daily team priorities, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
  • Maintain accurate inventory records, oversee routine cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and monitor inventory turnover to identify slow-moving stock
  • Coordinate incoming shipments from suppliers, verify quantity and product quality, and ensure timely entry into the inventory management system
  • Oversee order fulfillment and timely shipments to retail stores and customers while coordinating transportation schedules to optimize shipping costs
  • Supervise, train, coach, and schedule a core team of 5–6 warehouse employees while promoting safety, accountability, and productivity
  • Partner directly with Operations and Finance teams to improve company-wide inventory accuracy, maximize availability, and reduce shrinkage or waste

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years of dedicated experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory management, or supply chain operations
  • 2+ years of direct supervisory experience managing, training, and developing warehouse personnel
  • Strong background in comprehensive inventory control procedures, alongside hands-on experience managing both shipping and receiving operations
  • High proficiency utilizing ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory tracking platforms, and Microsoft Excel

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience in food, snack, retail, consumer goods, or distribution environments, particularly managing inventory with strict shelf-life or expiration considerations

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead warehouse and logistics operations for a rapidly growing specialty food retailer, directly shaping inventory accuracy, product availability, and operational efficiency in close partnership with Operations and Finance leadership.

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