Logistics Manager at OpenStore

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Apparel, RetailIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Operations with a focus on Transportation & Logistics
Experience with contract negotiations across multiple carriers and channels
Freight and rate pricing experience
Building business relationships with vendors, partners, and providers that benefit customers
Experience working with many customer bases including end-customers, internal customers, and third parties
Preferred experience with ocean contracts, spot markets, freight forwarding, parcel contract negotiation, freight and ship auditing and claims, invoice audits, returns management and optimization
Strategic mindset with ability to build strategies and plans to achieve goals, including backup plans
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including co-creating solutions and embracing intellectual friction
Ability to work through ambiguity, focusing on key elements to drive insights and priorities
Ownership mentality, comfortable driving projects end-to-end, eliminating blockers, and knowing when to ask for help

Responsibilities

Manage the movement of Jack Archer freight across all channels
Work cross-functionally with the Product team to ensure best cost and on-time deliveries to support new product launches and promotions
Negotiate freight contracts and rates with carriers, suppliers, and providers
Explore new vendors, providers, and systems to streamline and improve all facets of product movements
Provide in-transit reporting, analyze freight costs, and identify areas of savings
Set up new partnerships, hold carriers and transportation providers accountable to performance
Coordinate movement of inventory from suppliers and vendors to end points in a cost-efficient manner
Provide regular updates on transportation costs as it relates to cost of goods sold to the leadership team
Deep dive and approvals of invoices to ensure accuracy and audits
Work independently as well as on a small team to make significant impacts to Jack Archer’s bottom line
Support efforts to move Jack Archer into retail and wholesale opportunities, taking point on compliance to routing guides and partner requirements on shipments and timelines

Skills

Freight Management

Contract Negotiation

Carrier Management

Cost Analysis

Vendor Management

Supply Chain Optimization

Invoice Auditing

Inventory Coordination

Transportation Reporting

OpenStore

Acquires and manages online businesses for resale

About OpenStore

OpenStore operates in the e-commerce sector by acquiring online businesses, managing them for a year, and selling curated products from exclusive brands. The company provides a safety net for business owners by guaranteeing them a set monthly income during the management period, regardless of the business's performance. This approach allows sellers to transition smoothly while OpenStore handles operations. The company generates revenue through the sale of these curated products and from reselling the acquired businesses. OpenStore differentiates itself with a hassle-free acquisition process, promising to finalize purchases in as little as two weeks. The goal is to support online business owners in selling their businesses while also offering a range of exclusive products to consumers.

Miami, FloridaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$133.3MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Equity

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Fitness Stipend

Fertility Treatment Support

Meal Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from e-commerce aggregators like Thrasio and Perch.

Potential over-reliance on Shopify's platform poses business model risks.

Rapid expansion could strain financial resources if not matched by revenue growth.

Differentiation

OpenStore offers a unique blend of acquisition, management, and resale services.

The company guarantees a set monthly income during business transitions.

OpenStore finalizes business purchases in as little as two weeks.

Upsides

OpenStore's $5M investment in Kansas City hub enhances logistics efficiency.

OpenStore Live events foster community engagement and brand loyalty.

Expansion in Miami reflects growth commitment and attracts top talent.

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