Supply Chain And Logistics Manager

Summary

Join Kiddom as their Supply Chain and Logistics Manager and play a pivotal role in scaling print operations. You will report to the Finance team and be responsible for developing and managing strategic processes for demand forecasting, inventory management, order fulfillment, vendor relations, and operational metrics. The ideal candidate will oversee print curriculum distribution logistics, ensuring smooth order processing and accurate inventory tracking. You will manage daily vendor relationships, driving process automation, quality control, and cost management. This role requires collaboration with various teams to align on order timelines and customer communication strategies. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in print distribution or educational materials
• Proven experience with inventory management systems and ERP implementation
• Strong vendor management skills with a focus on cost efficiency, quality control, and timely delivery
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and drive process improvements

Responsibilities

• Work with Finance and Sales to forecast inventory needs and adjust purchasing plans based on changing sales projections
• Develop and maintain an inventory management system that aligns with growth projections; oversee stock levels, balancing on-demand printing and traditional inventory to meet demand efficiently, manage cash flow prudently, and mitigate the risks associated with forecast uncertainty
• Develop and manage a scalable system for order intake and fulfillment timelines, ensuring seamless operations during peak seasons; hire and oversee seasonal contractors to execute last-mile delivery tasks and proactively address potential delays to meet customer expectations
• Handle daily vendor interactions, including managing purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery, quality control, and cost-effective solutions; collaborate on vendor selection to meet quality and performance standards
• Maintain and update SKUs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with inventory, sales, and pricing strategies
• Implement scalable practices for supply chain operations, focusing on quality assurance, automation, and process optimization
• Work closely with Sales Enablement and RevOps to align on order timelines, and customer communication strategies, ensuring client satisfaction and smooth operations

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the K-12 education market and curriculum materials

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity
• Health benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 10 paid sick days per year
• Unlimited vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year
• Paid family leave after birth/adoption of caretakers and minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State