Manager Last Mile Distribution

Sacramento

NATURA LIFE + SCIENCE

Last-Mile Distribution Manager

Distribution — Retail Account Distribution & Inventory Control

**Department:**Distribution

**Reports To:**Director of Distribution

**Location:**Sacramento, CA

**Employment Type:**Full-Time, Exempt

ABOUT NATURA LIFE + SCIENCE

Natura Life + Science is building a vertically integrated supply chain for the global cannabis industry — from California to the world. A stable, profitable, privately held company headquartered in Sacramento, Natura operates an end-to-end campus spanning cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery, and is home to a growing portfolio of house brands including Sluggers, Dee Thai, Lola Holistic, Fidels, Plasma, and Jelly Wizard. Join our team and help shape the future of cannabis — with a career path built for growth, high rewards, and real impact.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Last-Mile Distribution Manager oversees timely, compliant delivery of Natura product from our distribution center to licensed retail accounts across the region, and owns the inventory control that keeps those accounts supplied. Balancing last-mile execution with fulfillment accuracy, this role manages the flow of product from the warehouse to the dispensary — planning account replenishment, maintaining outbound inventory integrity, hitting delivery windows, and protecting product and cash in transit — so retail partners stay fully stocked with the brands their customers love.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own retail account distribution end to end: plan and coordinate replenishment with accounts and sales on order cadence, quantities, and delivery windows so retail partners stay in stock.
• Plan multi-stop delivery routes to retail accounts, balancing delivery windows, driver hours, and vehicle capacity.
• Maintain outbound inventory accuracy and integrity: oversee pick/pack accuracy, reconcile fulfilled orders against manifests, and run cycle counts on fulfillment and staging inventory.
• Reconcile Metrc and physical inventory for all outbound product; investigate and resolve discrepancies, shrink, and in-transit loss.
• Track and improve last-mile and distribution metrics: on-time-in-full (OTIF), fill rate, delivery accuracy, returns/rejections, and route efficiency.
• Manage Metrc manifests, transport protocols, and chain-of-custody documentation for every shipment.
• Examine outbound shipments and required documents for quality and DCC compliance before dispatch.
• Direct the warehouse fulfillment team through picking, staging, loading, and dispatch; resolve delivery and fulfillment discrepancies with accounts and internal teams.
• Oversee secure cash collection and reconciliation on COD accounts.
• Control stock levels and coordinate with purchasing/distribution to ensure product is available to fulfill account demand without overstock.
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Report delivery performance, fill rate, and account-level service issues to the Director of Distribution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
• 5+ years in distribution, fulfillment, or logistics leadership; cannabis industry experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on Metrc and manifest management experience.
• Experience with inventory control, fulfillment accuracy, and cycle counts in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Strong analytical skills for inventory, route, and performance data.
• Knowledge of California cannabis transport, distribution, and inventory compliance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises the warehouse fulfillment team, including scheduling, coaching, and performance management.

ENVIRONMENT

On-site Sacramento distribution campus with field oversight of deliveries to retail accounts; regular exposure to raw cannabis flower and products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, and handle products. Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs and periods of driving may be required.

Allergen warning: Will be regularly exposed to raw cannabis flower and cannabis derived products.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Natura offers an introductory salary of $90,000-$95,000 per year for this role, plus a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k + match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick days
• Career development and advancement in the fastest-growing cannabis company in California

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Natura Life + Science celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable state and federal employment laws.