Warehouse & Logistics Lead

Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized, execution-focused Warehouse & Logistics Lead to oversee all warehouse operations and inter-company inventory movements across multiple facilities.

This role is responsible for:

• Accurate and efficient inventory handling
• On-time fulfillment and transfers between locations
• Managing warehouse workflows
• Ensuring inventory accuracy and operational discipline

The Warehouse & Logistics Lead plays a critical role in maintaining inventory integrity, supporting production and retail operations, and ensuring smooth physical flow of goods across the network.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities
• Ensure all inventory is accurately recorded and properly stored
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant warehouse environments
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Inventory Accuracy & Control

• Maintain high inventory accuracy across all facilities
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventories
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Partner with Inventory Planning and Finance on inventory reconciliation

Inter-company Logistics (Transfers)

• Manage all inventory transfers between locations (MA, MI, NJ)
• Own scheduling and execution of transfer routes
• Ensure accurate documentation and tracking of all movements
• Optimize routes and delivery efficiency
• Coordinate closely with the warehouse and retail teams on timing

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Purchasing on inbound shipments and receiving schedules
• Coordinate with Planning on inventory availability and priorities
• Support production teams with timely material handling
• Align with Finance and ERP teams to ensure accurate system records

Process Improvement & Scaling

• Identify inefficiencies in warehouse and logistics operations
• Implement improvements to increase speed, accuracy, and throughput
• Support expansion into new facilities and markets
• Establish scalable processes as the network grows

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy %
• Order fulfillment accuracy %
• On-time transfer rate %
• Warehouse throughput (units processed per day/week)
• Shrinkage/loss %
• Transfer cycle time

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of warehouse, logistics, or operations experience
• Experience managing warehouse teams and workflows
• Experience with multi-location inventory environments preferred
• Strong organizational and process management skills
• Familiarity with ERP / inventory management systems
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment

What Success Looks Like

• Inventory is consistently accurate across all locations
• Transfers between facilities are reliable, timely, and well-coordinated
• Warehouse operations run smoothly without constant intervention
• Minimal shrinkage, errors, or operational disruptions
• The system scales cleanly as new locations are added

Why This Role Matters:

This role ensures the physical execution layer of the supply chain functions reliably.

It directly impacts:

• Product availability (revenue)
• Inventory accuracy (financial integrity)
• Operational efficiency (cost and scalability)

Without strong performance in this role, even well-designed planning and purchasing processes will fail at execution.

Perks/Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging.

Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.