Company Overview
Focused on positively affecting millions of lives through the creation of a world-class platform to launch and scale brands, Natura is building a state-of-the-art, fully vertically integrated supply chain to bring stability to the rapidly growing global cannabis industry. Natura’s vision is to transform the world through the consumption of cannabis, and believes that the best way to do this is to empower all players in the industry to standardize their offerings and realize their visions, giving them a home that has everything they need to bring their products to life. The first step towards realizing this vision is Natura’s campus in Sacramento, providing an end-to-end supply chain solution under one roof – cutting-edge cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery, with the highest possible standards, enabling cannabis brands to launch and scale in a consistent and reliable manner. For more information about Natura, please visit www.natura.io. For a listing of open positions, please visit our job board at https://bit.ly/NaturaJobs
About the job
Operations Manager – LA Distribution Center
Who We Are
From California to the world – building the supply chain for the global cannabis industry.
Focused on positively affecting millions of lives through the creation of a world-class platform to launch and scale brands, Natura is building a state-of-the-art, fully vertically integrated supply chain to bring stability to the rapidly growing global cannabis industry.
Natura’s vision is to transform the world through the consumption of cannabis, and believes that the best way to do this is to empower all players in the industry to standardize their offerings and realize their visions, giving them a home that has everything they need to bring their products to life. The first step towards realizing this vision is Natura’s campus in Sacramento, providing an end-to-end supply chain solution under one roof cutting-edge cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery, with the highest possible standards, enabling cannabis brands to launch and scale in a consistent and reliable manner. For more information about Natura, please visit www.natura.io.
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager for our Los Angeles Distribution Center. This individual will oversee daily operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient transaction processing, robust cash management, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will lead by example, performing transactions when necessary and fostering a high-performing, results-oriented culture.
Essential Functions
Inventory Management:
· Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
· Monitor stock levels, identifying and addressing discrepancies promptly.
Transaction Oversight:
· Ensure efficient and accurate processing of orders, deliveries, and shipments.
· Perform transaction-related tasks when needed to support the team.
Cash Management:
· Oversee cash handling processes, ensuring accuracy and security.
· Implement and monitor cash controls to mitigate risks.
Reporting and Compliance:
· Prepare and submit timely and accurate operational reports.
· Ensure compliance with company policies and cannabis industry regulations.
Team Leadership:
· Build and sustain a high-performing culture within the team.
· Train, mentor, and motivate staff to achieve operational excellence.
· Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to company values and operational standards.
Key Indicators of Success
· High inventory accuracy and minimal discrepancies.
· Consistently efficient transaction processing times.
· Secure and accurate cash handling with no losses.
· Timely submission of reports with actionable data.
· Improved team performance and engagement.
Basic Qualifications
Proven experience in operations management, preferably in the cannabis, CPG, or distribution industries.
Strong understanding of inventory and cash management principles.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze operational data and generate actionable insights.
Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
Proficiency in operational software and reporting tools.
Knowledge of cannabis industry regulations is a strong plus.
Preferred Qualifications
– Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred
– General knowledge of Odoo preferred
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Pay Range
$100k-$120k + bonus potential
Working Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is regularly exposed to raw cannabis flower and cannabis derived products.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Natura complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Consistent with this commitment, the Company will provide a reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees if the reasonable accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Travel Requirements
No travel is expected for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
There is no visa or H-1B sponsorship.
Natura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Natura provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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