Business Operation Specialist

Job Description

House of Spices (HOS) 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 ACARE culture!

HOS is seeking a Business Operations Specialist/Assistant Manager to join our team! You will be responsible for day-to-day operations and overall supply chain activities for House of Spices India Inc. at the Texas distribution center.

This role will specialize in managing and deploying operational strategy, business processes and systems for overall distribution operations, including order fulfilment, warehousing, inventory management and logistics.

Essential Functions:

• Manage all supply chain activities at the distribution center level including - Product life cycle management, Maintenance of enterprise asset, Production lines and logistics.
• Develop and Implement logistics process, freight management and shipment of products.
• Oversee all transportation of goods from production site to client.
• Ensure proper standard and procedures are followed within the Distribution center including:
• Schedule pick up delivery and distribution of products and materials.
• Forecast peak delivery periods and workforce planning.
• Devise routes for shipments.
• Deploy truck drivers.
• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure receipt.
• Ensure goods are stored properly and at the right temperature
• Ensure inventory maintains optimal level
• Follow good manufacturing and food safety programs implemented by HOS
• Perform weekly cycle counts at the warehouse
• Ensure the proper use of all tools and systems (WMS)
• Consult on operational procedures at site level.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated operational issues to appropriate Business Partners
• Ensure all operations adhere to industry safety protocols and comply with OSHA, DOT, or other governmental regulations
• Collaborate with department heads to coordinate production, sales and record controls.
• Partner with Sales Manager to ensure sales requirements are met with efficient operational support and ensure deliveries/customer timelines are met.
• Issue appropriate work assignments to all operations team members .
• Manage subordinates staff in the day-day performance of their jobs.
• Manage onsite overtime as well as implement optimal workforce.
• Knowledge of warehouse management system FIFO and ageing inventory.
• Expert knowledge on warehouse management systems including Navision
• Responsible for cycle counts and inventory management.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management, 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.

Company Description

House of Spices is the leading South Asian Food importer and distributor in the USA and has been delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with 200+ employees at 12 distribution centres throughout North America.

Our vision is to bring our culture alive through the celebration of authentic ethnic food, flavor and families.

Our mission is to provide consumers easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the North American marketplace with a will to win.

Our Story:

A civil engineering job brought Mr. Soni, our founder, to New York, but it was his continuing hunger for the taste of home that drove him to create House of Spices, one of New York City’s first stores devoted to Indian food products, with his wife and brother in 1970.

48 years later, our products are available across North America, with offices opening across the world that fosters and honors the entrepreneurial spirit.

House of Spices is the leading South Asian Food importer and distributor in the USA and has been delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with 200+ employees at 12 distribution centres throughout North America. Our vision is to bring our culture alive through the celebration of authentic ethnic food, flavor and families. Our mission is to provide consumers easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the North American marketplace with a will to win. Our Story: A civil engineering job brought Mr. Soni, our founder, to New York, but it was his continuing hunger for the taste of home that drove him to create House of Spices, one of New York City’s first stores devoted to Indian food products, with his wife and brother in 1970. 48 years later, our products are available across North America, with offices opening across the world that fosters and honors the entrepreneurial spirit.