🌟 Supply Chain Manager: Hands-On Leader for High-Quality Restaurant Equipment 🍽️
Location: Nashville, TN | Employment Status: Full-time
We are a trusted supplier of high-quality restaurant equipment with an extensive catalog of kitchen, bar, and foodservice products. Our culture emphasizes quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Join our team in Nashville to lead the end-to-end supply chain as we continue to scale our brand.
Position Summary: Strategic & Operational Leadership
The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the entire supply chain, from purchasing and inbound freight to warehouse operations, forecasting, and outbound delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic insight to drive efficiency and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist with daily operational execution.
You will lead initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy, optimize freight management, and refine warehouse processes, with a specific focus on enhancing our ERP/WMS (NetSuite) capabilities. You will manage one direct report initially, with the expectation of expanding the team as the business grows.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supply Chain Leadership & Execution
- Manage the full supply chain process from vendor Purchase Order through final customer delivery.
- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align sales forecasts, purchasing, and logistics capacity.
- Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Finance to balance inventory, working capital, and service levels.
- Oversee purchasing, inbound and outbound freight, warehouse operations, forecasting, and inventory management.
Warehouse & Distribution Operations
- Support daily warehouse needs, including hands-on physical work (moving pallets, assisting with loading/unloading, and participating in cycle counts/physical inventories).
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all shipping, receiving, and stocking activities.
- Maintain safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance within the warehouse.
ERP / WMS & Process Improvement
- Partner with leadership to enhance the sophistication of our NetSuite Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Develop comprehensive process documentation and implement best practices to increase data accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
- Identify and implement improvements in freight routing, warehouse layout, and inventory control.
Vendor & Freight Management
- Build and manage relationships with vendors, carriers, and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and consistent performance.
- Stand up new freight programs to improve inbound and outbound logistics efficiency and cost control.
- Negotiate shipping contracts and manage freight spend performance metrics.
Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Collaborate with the Sales team to build accurate demand forecasts (targeting 90–95% accuracy).
- Translate demand plans into purchasing, stocking, and freight strategies to support customer fulfillment.
- Use data analysis to continuously refine inventory targets and improve inventory turns.
Team Leadership & Growth
- Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and logistics staff (currently one direct report with plans for expansion).
- Foster a culture of dependability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of purchasing, freight, vendor management, and experience with the S&OP process (preferred).
- Technical Acumen: Proven ability to learn and improve digital systems and data processes; ERP or WMS experience required (NetSuite experience preferred).
- Analytical: Strong analytical, Excel, and problem-solving skills; must possess a data-driven decision-making mindset.
- Leadership: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills; reliable, motivated, and disciplined leader who drives accountability.
Education & Experience
- Experience: 3+ years of experience (5+ preferred) in distribution, logistics, or supply chain management (restaurant equipment or related industries preferred).
- Operational Background: Hands-on experience in warehouse operations preferred, including physical labor, loading/unloading, and inventory control.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business (preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Certifications: CSCP or CPIM certification is a plus.
What We Offer
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Time Off: Paid time off.
- Growth: Opportunity for growth and leadership expansion as the brand scales.
Ready to lead our supply chain operations in Nashville? Apply today!
