Job Description
Job Description
House of Spices is a deeply rooted brand within the food industry, leading the specialty food and ingredient category for over 50 years. Fast-forward from its start as a homegrown family business, House of Spices has become a middle-market wholesale/manufacturer which includes multiple distribution networks across the country. Although the business has and continues to expand rapidly, the brand is still family-owned and home-based out of the NYC metro area. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team-oriented culture!
We are seeking a Business Operations Specialist to join our team! You will be responsible with assisting with day to day operations and overall supply chain for House of Spices India Inc. distribution center and its various components. This role will assist/support all operations within the distribution center to drive cohesive strategy that maximizes efficiency, quality, and distribution.
Essential Functions
- Work with warehouse, store operations and food service as a representative for HOS programs
- Work with warehouse operations and food service to ensure all manufactured offerings, are following all proper standards and procedures
- Operate as technical and subject matter expert on HOS Brands, Goods and Services.
- Consult on operational procedures at site level:
- Managing all warehouse operations
- Cleanliness
- Expiration/Food Safety
- Inventory and cost management
- Assist in ensuring full program adherence at stores
- Work with warehouse personnel & all service field reps to deploy branding & product knowledge education
- Collaborate with all HOS teams to implement and create promotional activity
- Perform audits at stores and communicate opportunities to store and field personnel
- Provide general support to all warehouse operations for all dispensed beverage platforms
- Recommend improvements to programs, offerings or promotions with the goal being to operate a more profitable and client-centric business
- Effectively communicate with sale and warehouse personnel and influence performance on best practices and opportunities to improve via in-store visits, phone calls and e-mail
- Supports vendor relations and sourcing of products as needed
- May need to write reports, speak in front of executive management, or develop analyses
- Shows potential for growth in DC role
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or related field
- 3 or more years experience in retail; food or convenience retail
- 3 or more years of experience in MS- Office Excel
- Knowledge and understanding of operational best practices, with a focus on manufacturing/distribution industry a plus
- Hindi Speaking Preferred
Ability to travel up to 25%, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.
House of Spices Inc. India provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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