Sr. Manager, Logistics at ZEVIA PBC – Encino, California

The Culture

Zevia is the leading zero calorie, naturally sweetened beverage brand. We were the first to create Sodas sweetened with stevia, a plant-based sweetener. We have since introduced Energy, Mixers and Organic Tea platforms to our beverage portfolio, and all of the Zevia beverage platforms are growing at a rapid pace. Our office is a fun, entrepreneurial environment, full of fiercely passionate and talented people determined to work together, have fun and make consumer packaged goods history. Our Team Members are collaborative and supportive, with an insatiable hunger to change the beverage game.

Summary

The Logistics Sr. Manager is resourceful, innovative, and committed. One who is a strong communicator with the ability to build and motivate a successful team of hybrid working associates who believe in Zevia's mission and products.

This chair is a demonstrative leader with the talent to build and maintain internal and external relationships, drive customer satisfaction through measures, process improvements, and promote a team environment of engagement and ownership.

Reporting directly to the VP of Customer Logistics and working in tandem with the Warehouse Operations Leadership, the Logistics Sr. Manager oversees the transportation operations - supporting major projects within the US, Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strategic Planning and Budgeting: Develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies, including cost-optimization plans, to achieve company objectives and manage budgets effectively.
• Transportation Management: Select carriers, negotiate contracts, optimize shipping routes, and monitor transportation performance to ensure timely deliveries. To include day-to-day front-line management up to and including data entry, scheduling, document processing, and driver communications.
• Customer Service: Manage internal and external customer relationships, address logistics-related issues, and ensure customer satisfaction with delivery timelines and accuracy.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the logistics team, including supervisors, transportation coordinators, and cross-functional contacts to achieve operational excellence.
• Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) like OTIF, costs per unit, mode, utilization, (price/performance/mix), claims, accessorials, etc. to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, including safety standards, customs, laws, and transportation regulations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline logistics processes through automation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts with suppliers, including carriers, brokers, and alternate providers, to secure optimal pricing and service levels.
• Risk Management: Identify potential logistics disruptions and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on operations.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type

Full-time exempt

Travel

This position requires minimal travel 20-30%

Desired Education and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of logistics experience in a fast-paced environment
• Seasoned experience with management of logistics providers
• Proven proficiency with freight management systems
• Ability to lead node optimization with demonstrated examples
• Direct management experience with multiple top-tier transportation and management systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead large freight budgeting and expense management with demonstrated examples
• Proved in-depth knowledge of border crossing and international movement

Interpersonal Skills

• Analytical mindset coupled with a strong business acumen
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding organizational and management skills
• Excellent listener – delivers on the requested deliverable correctly the first time
• Calm under pressure
• Ensures quality of output
• Willingness to work outside their role as needed to support business needs.

Job Type

Full Time, Exempt

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the US

AAP/EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and employees. To that end, Zevia maintains a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual's race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and breastfeeding), medical condition, national origin, ancestry, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), civil union status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, caregiver status, citizenship status, immigration status, Civil Air Patrol status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law (each, a Protected Characteristic).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other

No relocation offered