Logistics Director at K&L Wine Merchants

San Carlos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Cost Control, International Logistics, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Warehouse Management, Retail Operations, Replenishment Strategies, Automation Initiatives

Industry

Beverage Manufacturing

Description

K&L Wine Merchants is seeking a Logistics Director to lead end-to-end product flow and inventory sufficiency across our multi-location retail network. This role is accountable for domestic distribution as well as import planning and execution, ensuring inventory readiness, availability and cost discipline maintaining cost control and cash-flow alignment. The Director will put in place processes and practices that drive inventory replenishment efficiency and accuracy, identify and resolve inventory gaps and initiate process improvement opportunities that strengthen inventory flow and controls across the K&L network. They will work closely with Category Buyers, Third-party Importers, Local Distribution & Logistics Partners, Finance, Marketing, Retail and Warehouse teams to meet K&L’s logistics objectives and ensure an optimized shopping experience for customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead strategy and execution for logistics supporting a multi-market direct import program Oversee product distribution between warehouses and retail locations to ensure balanced assortments and availability Establish and maintain inventory par levels by location Identify replenishment and redistribution opportunities based on demand and sales trends Coordinate international logistics and inbound delivery schedules to support inventory readiness and cash flow Support product launches and marketing initiatives through inventory staging and positioning Partner on process improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability Ensure consistent availability of core and premium products across all locations Manage logistics-related costs, including imports, shipping, and internal transfers Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Finance, Retail, Warehouse and Marketing teams Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications and Experience 5+ years of experience in retail or distribution supply chain logistics or inventory management within a multi-location environment Experience managing end-to-end product flow, including inbound logistics, warehousing and store replenishment Experience coordinating international imports and working with third-party logistics providers Strong knowledge of inventory planning, par levels, replenishment and redistribution Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess inventory, replenishment and market trends Ability to balance inventory availability, cost control and cash-flow priorities Experience partnering cross-functionally with Buying/Merchandising, Warehouse, Retail and Finance Ability to analyze sales and inventory data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities Ability to manage multiple, complex logistics and merchandising initiatives across warehouses and retail locations Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills Experience driving process improvements in evolving or imperfect systems Proficiency in Office 365 and reporting or analytics tools (e.g., Tableau); experience with inventory or logistics systems preferred Flexibility to work varied schedules as business needs require ABOUT US K&L Wine Merchants is recognized as one of the leading independent wine merchants in the United States. Since 1976, we've been selling the world's finest wines to customers throughout the United States by phone and on the Web (since 1997). Our sales channels include walk-in retail, phone sales, and online commerce. We have stores in California; Redwood City, San Francisco, Hollywood, Culver City and in New York; Manhattan. We sell thousands of different premium wines and spirits to customers across the country through our newsletter and Web site. K&L has been featured in dozens of publications including Time, Money, Forbes ASAP, Smart Money, the Wall Street Journal and The Wine Spectator.

Responsibilities

The Logistics Director will lead the strategy and execution for logistics supporting a multi-market direct import program and oversee product distribution to ensure balanced assortments and availability. They will also establish inventory par levels and identify replenishment opportunities based on demand and sales trends.