Warehouse & Inventory Manager

Nom Nom delivers delight to your dog’s day. We’re driven by a deep love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being, and are guided by a simple yet powerful philosophy: to provide pups with meals that mirror the devotion, attention, and care that they give us.

Our variety of real good, feel good meals burst with vibrant ingredients and tasty textures. They’re prepared, portioned, and packaged in our very own kitchens, and personalized all the way down to the calorie to meet the unique needs of every dog we serve. Board-certified veterinary nutritionists and world-class scientists have made sure of that, by ensuring maximum nutrition from all of our recipes while advancing dog health at large.

Join us on our journey to push boundaries and innovate relentlessly, in order to create the most exciting dog food ever. You’ll be part of a world where passion meets nutrition, and every tail wag is a testament to our dedication to dogs—and the people that love them.

WAREHOUSE & INVENTORY MANAGER

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse and Inventory Team Manager to be responsible for directing the inventory control and material handling units for two different Nashville facilities.

This associate will manage a team of supervisors, team leads, and associates as they go about their day-to-day operations. These tasks include conducting inventory and cycle counts, loading/unloading trucks, managing stock levels for all production and fulfillment departments, and keeping all areas of the warehouse in well-organized order. Working with team leadership, developing and implementing plans to improve warehouse organization, accuracy, and team performance.

This position will report to the Director of Operations and will reside in the Nashville area.

What are we looking for?

Education And Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, or other relevant fields
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in progressive management levels for inventory management/warehousing teams
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and common tools (spreadsheets, inventory/warehouse management systems, communications software)
  
  

Knowledge/Experience

• Proven experience working cross-functionally to support various team initiatives.
• Proficient in the use of various technologies, such as Excel, Google Sheets, and various inventory management systems.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to plan, organize, and problem-solve.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Thrives in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment.
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Driving team culture as a collaborative, supporting department, with an emphasis on food safety.
• Effectively manage inbound and outbound deliveries, warehouse layout, labor cost, and inventory levels for both facilities while supporting the production and fulfillment departments.
• Must be flexible and adaptable as the business model continues to evolve.
• Hires, coaches, trains, and develops warehouse associates, providing both informal and formal job performance-based feedback.
• Keep team development and retention a top priority. Manages P&L of the warehouse and allocation of the budget
• Responsible for operational expenses and shrinkage.
• Ensure accuracy of weekly and monthly inventory counts.
• Understand and manage virtual inventory systems, including IMS, WMS, and spreadsheets.
• Support and drive strategic improvements to the inventory function (new system rollout, cultural initiatives, and tools).
• Connect cross-functionally as the warehouse representative, partnering and supporting the customer department, production, fulfillment, QFS, and supply chain.
• Develop and implement systems designed to improve the internal performance of the warehouse team, as well as its usefulness in a matrix structure.
  
  

What can you expect from Nom Nom?

• Join a passionate, courageous, and authentic team
• An innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus
• Associate Discount
• 401K with employer match up to 4%
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life, accident, and pet insurance options
• Paid holidays and unlimited vacation
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Formal training and opportunities for career progression
  
  

Relocation is not available for this position

Nom Nom embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Nom Nom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.