Distribution Hub Manager
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to extract content from posting.
We have:
Brief Description: includes some intro sentences. Could be "About the role" maybe.
Job Summary: description of responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities: list of duties.
Qualifications & Skills: includes qualifications and skills.
Working Environment: description of environment.
Company Overview: description of company.
EEO Statement etc: boilerplate to remove.
We need to decide sections.
We have no explicit Pay, Schedule, Benefits mentioned. So we should not include those sections.
We need About the role: maybe combine Brief Description and Job Summary? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills, Working Environment maybe? But they didn't list Working Environment as a possible heading; but we can still include if content exists? The instruction says use those headings as examples, but not limited? It says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are typical but we can use others if needed? Probably better to stick to those headings. However we have content like Company Overview and Working Environment. Could fit under About the role or maybe we can omit if not fitting. But we must preserve ALL substantive information; cannot drop content. So we need to include that info somewhere. Could put Company Overview under About the role. Working Environment could be part of About the role or maybe under Responsibilities? Not ideal. Could create a section "Working Environment" using even though not in examples; but instruction says use those headings (e.g.) meaning those are examples, not exclusive. Safer to include Working Environment as its own heading.
Similarly Company Overview could be under About the role.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO Statement, legal stuff, etc.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So Key Responsibilities list should be
- . Qualifications & Skills list also maybe bullet list.
We need to preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract content:
Brief Description:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Laurel is looking to hire a Distribution Manager! Are you a leader who can be a champion for change? Can you prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively? Do you treat people with respect and act with integrity? If yes, you might just be perfect for this distribution leadership role!"
Job Summary:
"The Distribution Manager is responsible for the execution of distribution hub operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation/logistics, and regulatory compliance, while delivering consistent, best-in-class service to internal and external customers that drives operational excellence and profitable performance. All Distribution Manager duties and responsibilities must be executed with a commitment to the values of Ascend Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries, and in a manner that supports our team, customers, and communities."
Key Responsibilities (list):
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution hub, including receiving, storage, order picking/packing, and outbound shipment of product to dispensaries and wholesale customers.
- Manage inventory accuracy and control, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and seed-to-sale tracking within the state's regulatory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
- Plan and coordinate transportation and delivery routes/schedules to ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective product movement between cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Ensure all distribution activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations, transportation manifests, chain-of-custody requirements, and company SOPs.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Retail teams to forecast demand, prioritize order fulfillment, and resolve delivery or allocation issues.
- Track and report on key distribution KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, fulfillment cycle time, inventory shrink) and drive corrective action plans when targets are missed.
- Manage the hub's budget, labor costs, and fleet/vehicle expenses through fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and cost accountability.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and coach distribution/warehouse and driver staff; approve payroll, PTO, and overtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility, including proper handling and storage of product and equipment.
- Review and act on shipping manifests, invoices, and performance reports to identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain vendor and third-party carrier relationships as needed to support distribution capacity and contingency planning.
Qualifications & Skills (list):
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically with inventory management systems, order fulfillment, and transportation/route planning
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Cannabis industry working experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
- Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation
- Must have excellent organization and time management skills
- Must be focused, and detail oriented
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Working Environment:
"This position primarily performs duties onsite in a licensed cannabis distribution hub/warehouse environment, and may require exposure to varying temperatures, loading dock areas, and the ability to lift and move product and equipment."
Company Overview:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand."
We need to remove EEO statement and following legal boilerplate.
Now decide sections:
- About the role: could combine Brief Description + Job Summary + Company Overview? But Company Overview is about company, not role. Maybe better: About the role includes Brief Description and Job Summary. Company Overview could be its own section "About the Company". But not in examples. However we can still use
for any heading. The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings. So we can add About the Company.
But we must not create sections with filler. We have real content for About the Company.
Thus sections:
About the role
(Brief Description + Job Summary)
Responsibilities
(Key Responsibilities list)
Qualifications
(maybe combine Qualifications & Skills? Could split Qualifications and Skills but we have both together. Could make Qualifications and Skills separate but they'd be thin. Better to have one section Qualifications & Skills. But they said we can use Qualifications and Skills as separate headings. However we have mixed content; we could split: Qualifications (education/experience, age, background checks, compliance, agent card) and Skills (Microsoft Office, customer service, attitude, organization, communication, etc). But that may create many thin sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to combine into one section Qualifications & Skills.
Thus Qualifications & Skills
(list)
Working Environment
(paragraph)
About the Company
(Company Overview)
We should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule as none present.
Now ensure we remove boilerplate: EEO Statement etc.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Laurel is looking to hire a Distribution Manager! Are you a leader who can be a champion for change? Can you prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively? Do you treat people with respect and act with integrity? If yes, you might just be perfect for this distribution leadership role!
The Distribution Manager is responsible for the execution of distribution hub operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation/logistics, and regulatory compliance, while delivering consistent, best-in-class service to internal and external customers that drives operational excellence and profitable performance. All Distribution Manager duties and responsibilities must be executed with a commitment to the values of Ascend Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries, and in a manner that supports our team, customers, and communities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution hub, including receiving, storage, order picking/packing, and outbound shipment of product to dispensaries and wholesale customers.
- Manage inventory accuracy and control, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and seed-to-sale tracking within the state's regulatory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
- Plan and coordinate transportation and delivery routes/schedules to ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective product movement between cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Ensure all distribution activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations, transportation manifests, chain-of-custody requirements, and company SOPs.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Retail teams to forecast demand, prioritize order fulfillment, and resolve delivery or allocation issues.
- Track and report on key distribution KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, fulfillment cycle time, inventory shrink) and drive corrective action plans when targets are missed.
- Manage the hub's budget, labor costs, and fleet/vehicle expenses through fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and cost accountability.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and coach distribution/warehouse and driver staff; approve payroll, PTO, and overtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility, including proper handling and storage of product and equipment.
- Review and act on shipping manifests, invoices, and performance reports to identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain vendor and third-party carrier relationships as needed to support distribution capacity and contingency planning.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically with inventory management systems, order fulfillment, and transportation/route planning
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Cannabis industry working experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
- Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are typical but we can use others if needed? Probably better to stick to those headings. However we have content like Company Overview and Working Environment. Could fit under About the role or maybe we can omit if not fitting. But we must preserve ALL substantive information; cannot drop content. So we need to include that info somewhere. Could put Company Overview under About the role. Working Environment could be part of About the role or maybe under Responsibilities? Not ideal. Could create a section "Working Environment" using even though not in examples; but instruction says use those headings (e.g.) meaning those are examples, not exclusive. Safer to include Working Environment as its own heading.
Similarly Company Overview could be under About the role.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO Statement, legal stuff, etc.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So Key Responsibilities list should be
- . Qualifications & Skills list also maybe bullet list.
We need to preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract content:
Brief Description:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Laurel is looking to hire a Distribution Manager! Are you a leader who can be a champion for change? Can you prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively? Do you treat people with respect and act with integrity? If yes, you might just be perfect for this distribution leadership role!"
Job Summary:
"The Distribution Manager is responsible for the execution of distribution hub operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation/logistics, and regulatory compliance, while delivering consistent, best-in-class service to internal and external customers that drives operational excellence and profitable performance. All Distribution Manager duties and responsibilities must be executed with a commitment to the values of Ascend Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries, and in a manner that supports our team, customers, and communities."
Key Responsibilities (list):
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution hub, including receiving, storage, order picking/packing, and outbound shipment of product to dispensaries and wholesale customers.
- Manage inventory accuracy and control, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and seed-to-sale tracking within the state's regulatory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
- Plan and coordinate transportation and delivery routes/schedules to ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective product movement between cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Ensure all distribution activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations, transportation manifests, chain-of-custody requirements, and company SOPs.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Retail teams to forecast demand, prioritize order fulfillment, and resolve delivery or allocation issues.
- Track and report on key distribution KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, fulfillment cycle time, inventory shrink) and drive corrective action plans when targets are missed.
- Manage the hub's budget, labor costs, and fleet/vehicle expenses through fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and cost accountability.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and coach distribution/warehouse and driver staff; approve payroll, PTO, and overtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility, including proper handling and storage of product and equipment.
- Review and act on shipping manifests, invoices, and performance reports to identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain vendor and third-party carrier relationships as needed to support distribution capacity and contingency planning.
Qualifications & Skills (list):
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically with inventory management systems, order fulfillment, and transportation/route planning
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Cannabis industry working experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
- Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation
- Must have excellent organization and time management skills
- Must be focused, and detail oriented
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Working Environment:
"This position primarily performs duties onsite in a licensed cannabis distribution hub/warehouse environment, and may require exposure to varying temperatures, loading dock areas, and the ability to lift and move product and equipment."
Company Overview:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand."
We need to remove EEO statement and following legal boilerplate.
Now decide sections:
- About the role: could combine Brief Description + Job Summary + Company Overview? But Company Overview is about company, not role. Maybe better: About the role includes Brief Description and Job Summary. Company Overview could be its own section "About the Company". But not in examples. However we can still use
for any heading. The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings. So we can add About the Company.
But we must not create sections with filler. We have real content for About the Company.
Thus sections:
About the role
(Brief Description + Job Summary)
Responsibilities
(Key Responsibilities list)
Qualifications
(maybe combine Qualifications & Skills? Could split Qualifications and Skills but we have both together. Could make Qualifications and Skills separate but they'd be thin. Better to have one section Qualifications & Skills. But they said we can use Qualifications and Skills as separate headings. However we have mixed content; we could split: Qualifications (education/experience, age, background checks, compliance, agent card) and Skills (Microsoft Office, customer service, attitude, organization, communication, etc). But that may create many thin sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to combine into one section Qualifications & Skills.
Thus Qualifications & Skills
(list)
Working Environment
(paragraph)
About the Company
(Company Overview)
We should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule as none present.
Now ensure we remove boilerplate: EEO Statement etc.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Laurel is looking to hire a Distribution Manager! Are you a leader who can be a champion for change? Can you prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively? Do you treat people with respect and act with integrity? If yes, you might just be perfect for this distribution leadership role!
The Distribution Manager is responsible for the execution of distribution hub operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation/logistics, and regulatory compliance, while delivering consistent, best-in-class service to internal and external customers that drives operational excellence and profitable performance. All Distribution Manager duties and responsibilities must be executed with a commitment to the values of Ascend Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries, and in a manner that supports our team, customers, and communities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution hub, including receiving, storage, order picking/packing, and outbound shipment of product to dispensaries and wholesale customers.
- Manage inventory accuracy and control, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and seed-to-sale tracking within the state's regulatory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
- Plan and coordinate transportation and delivery routes/schedules to ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective product movement between cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Ensure all distribution activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations, transportation manifests, chain-of-custody requirements, and company SOPs.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Retail teams to forecast demand, prioritize order fulfillment, and resolve delivery or allocation issues.
- Track and report on key distribution KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, fulfillment cycle time, inventory shrink) and drive corrective action plans when targets are missed.
- Manage the hub's budget, labor costs, and fleet/vehicle expenses through fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and cost accountability.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and coach distribution/warehouse and driver staff; approve payroll, PTO, and overtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility, including proper handling and storage of product and equipment.
- Review and act on shipping manifests, invoices, and performance reports to identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain vendor and third-party carrier relationships as needed to support distribution capacity and contingency planning.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically with inventory management systems, order fulfillment, and transportation/route planning
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Cannabis industry working experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
- Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So Key Responsibilities list should be
- . Qualifications & Skills list also maybe bullet list.
We need to preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract content:
Brief Description:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Laurel is looking to hire a Distribution Manager! Are you a leader who can be a champion for change? Can you prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively? Do you treat people with respect and act with integrity? If yes, you might just be perfect for this distribution leadership role!"
Job Summary:
"The Distribution Manager is responsible for the execution of distribution hub operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation/logistics, and regulatory compliance, while delivering consistent, best-in-class service to internal and external customers that drives operational excellence and profitable performance. All Distribution Manager duties and responsibilities must be executed with a commitment to the values of Ascend Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries, and in a manner that supports our team, customers, and communities."
Key Responsibilities (list):
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution hub, including receiving, storage, order picking/packing, and outbound shipment of product to dispensaries and wholesale customers.
- Manage inventory accuracy and control, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and seed-to-sale tracking within the state's regulatory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
- Plan and coordinate transportation and delivery routes/schedules to ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective product movement between cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Ensure all distribution activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations, transportation manifests, chain-of-custody requirements, and company SOPs.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Retail teams to forecast demand, prioritize order fulfillment, and resolve delivery or allocation issues.
- Track and report on key distribution KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, fulfillment cycle time, inventory shrink) and drive corrective action plans when targets are missed.
- Manage the hub's budget, labor costs, and fleet/vehicle expenses through fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and cost accountability.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and coach distribution/warehouse and driver staff; approve payroll, PTO, and overtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility, including proper handling and storage of product and equipment.
- Review and act on shipping manifests, invoices, and performance reports to identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain vendor and third-party carrier relationships as needed to support distribution capacity and contingency planning.
Qualifications & Skills (list):
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically with inventory management systems, order fulfillment, and transportation/route planning
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Cannabis industry working experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
- Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation
- Must have excellent organization and time management skills
- Must be focused, and detail oriented
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Working Environment:
"This position primarily performs duties onsite in a licensed cannabis distribution hub/warehouse environment, and may require exposure to varying temperatures, loading dock areas, and the ability to lift and move product and equipment."
Company Overview:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand."
We need to remove EEO statement and following legal boilerplate.
Now decide sections:
- About the role: could combine Brief Description + Job Summary + Company Overview? But Company Overview is about company, not role. Maybe better: About the role includes Brief Description and Job Summary. Company Overview could be its own section "About the Company". But not in examples. However we can still use
for any heading. The instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings. So we can add About the Company. But we must not create sections with filler. We have real content for About the Company. Thus sections:
About the role
(Brief Description + Job Summary)Responsibilities
(Key Responsibilities list)Qualifications
(maybe combine Qualifications & Skills? Could split Qualifications and Skills but we have both together. Could make Qualifications and Skills separate but they'd be thin. Better to have one section Qualifications & Skills. But they said we can use Qualifications and Skills as separate headings. However we have mixed content; we could split: Qualifications (education/experience, age, background checks, compliance, agent card) and Skills (Microsoft Office, customer service, attitude, organization, communication, etc). But that may create many thin sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So better to combine into one section Qualifications & Skills. ThusQualifications & Skills
(list)Working Environment
(paragraph)About the Company
(Company Overview) We should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule as none present. Now ensure we remove boilerplate: EEO Statement etc. Now produce HTML fragment:About the role
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Laurel is looking to hire a Distribution Manager! Are you a leader who can be a champion for change? Can you prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively? Do you treat people with respect and act with integrity? If yes, you might just be perfect for this distribution leadership role!
The Distribution Manager is responsible for the execution of distribution hub operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation/logistics, and regulatory compliance, while delivering consistent, best-in-class service to internal and external customers that drives operational excellence and profitable performance. All Distribution Manager duties and responsibilities must be executed with a commitment to the values of Ascend Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries, and in a manner that supports our team, customers, and communities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution hub, including receiving, storage, order picking/packing, and outbound shipment of product to dispensaries and wholesale customers.
- Manage inventory accuracy and control, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and seed-to-sale tracking within the state's regulatory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
- Plan and coordinate transportation and delivery routes/schedules to ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective product movement between cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Ensure all distribution activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations, transportation manifests, chain-of-custody requirements, and company SOPs.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Retail teams to forecast demand, prioritize order fulfillment, and resolve delivery or allocation issues.
- Track and report on key distribution KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, fulfillment cycle time, inventory shrink) and drive corrective action plans when targets are missed.
- Manage the hub's budget, labor costs, and fleet/vehicle expenses through fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and cost accountability.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and coach distribution/warehouse and driver staff; approve payroll, PTO, and overtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility, including proper handling and storage of product and equipment.
- Review and act on shipping manifests, invoices, and performance reports to identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain vendor and third-party carrier relationships as needed to support distribution capacity and contingency planning.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically with inventory management systems, order fulfillment, and transportation/route planning
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Cannabis industry working experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
- Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations
- . Qualifications & Skills list also maybe bullet list.
We need to preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract content:
Brief Description:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Laurel is looking to hire a Distribution Manager! Are you a leader who can be a champion for change? Can you prioritize multiple tasks and manage your time effectively? Do you treat people with respect and act with integrity? If yes, you might just be perfect for this distribution leadership role!"
Job Summary:
"The Distribution Manager is responsible for the execution of distribution hub operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation/logistics, and regulatory compliance, while delivering consistent, best-in-class service to internal and external customers that drives operational excellence and profitable performance. All Distribution Manager duties and responsibilities must be executed with a commitment to the values of Ascend Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries, and in a manner that supports our team, customers, and communities."
Key Responsibilities (list):
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the distribution hub, including receiving, storage, order picking/packing, and outbound shipment of product to dispensaries and wholesale customers.
- Manage inventory accuracy and control, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and seed-to-sale tracking within the state's regulatory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
- Plan and coordinate transportation and delivery routes/schedules to ensure on-time, compliant, and cost-effective product movement between cultivation, processing, and retail locations.
- Ensure all distribution activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations, transportation manifests, chain-of-custody requirements, and company SOPs.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Retail teams to forecast demand, prioritize order fulfillment, and resolve delivery or allocation issues.
- Track and report on key distribution KPIs (on-time delivery, order accuracy, fulfillment cycle time, inventory shrink) and drive corrective action plans when targets are missed.
- Manage the hub's budget, labor costs, and fleet/vehicle expenses through fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and cost accountability.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and coach distribution/warehouse and driver staff; approve payroll, PTO, and overtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility, including proper handling and storage of product and equipment.
- Review and act on shipping manifests, invoices, and performance reports to identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain vendor and third-party carrier relationships as needed to support distribution capacity and contingency planning.
Qualifications & Skills (list):
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically with inventory management systems, order fulfillment, and transportation/route planning
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Cannabis industry working experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
- Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation
- Must have excellent organization and time management skills
- Must be focused, and detail oriented
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Working Environment:
"This position primarily performs duties onsite in a licensed cannabis distribution hub/warehouse environment, and may require exposure to varying temperatures, loading dock areas, and the ability to lift and move product and equipment."
Company Overview:
"Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand."
We need to remove EEO statement and following legal boilerplate.
Now decide sections:
- About the role: could combine Brief Description + Job Summary + Company Overview? But Company Overview is about company, not role. Maybe better: About the role includes Brief Description and Job Summary. Company Overview could be its own section "About the Company". But not in examples. However we can still use