Logistics Manager -Tulsa

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.

• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.

• Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.

• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles

• 100% paid medical insurance premiums for our Associates and their families

• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits

• 401K with a company match

• Company paid Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement assistance

• Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources

• A robust parental leave program

• Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need

• Associate Assistance Program

• Paid volunteer time

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating activities for the Shipping Department and implementing procedures to improve inventory management, outbound shipment efficiencies, and adhering to safety and quality guidelines.

Supervisory This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Ownership

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish department and company objectives.

• Oversee the finished good storage and proper rotation of inventory.

• Ensure orders are processed correctly within the WMS system.

• Drive continuous improvement projects and processes by recommending measures to improve methods and safety standards.

• Drive a high performance and accountability in stewardship, engagement and safety.

• Assist in planning and executing department meetings with department personnel.

• Communicate policies and procedures to employees and ensure enforcement is consistent.

• Implement and track Key Performance Indicators and other performance metrics.

• Identify and develop team member skills by coaching and providing continual feedback.

• Coordinate with team to ensure trucks are loaded correctly, safely and on time.

• Work with accounting to resolve any freight or customer payment discrepancies.

• Work closely with safety and quality to ensure all procedures are followed.

• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and safely.

• Develop and maintain systems and procedures to ensure quality of customer service, inventory accuracy, optimization of storage spacing, and on time delivery.

• Upholds and manages team participation in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.

• This position has responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in Business Management, Transportation or Logistics; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a sufficient driving record to be covered under company insurance and be able to obtain approval through DOT physical if required.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Must have the ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and/or distance vision and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.