Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Warehousing Lead

Who we are: Next Century Spirits (NCS), headquartered in Zebulon, North Carolina, is a full-service distilled spirits and marketing company specializing in the development of spirits for its owned brands, private label clients, and bulk supply. The NCS portfolio includes Pocho Fino Tequila, Nue Vodka, Blue Chair Bay Rum, Bear Fight Whiskey, Numbskull – a cool mint and chocolate-flavored whiskey, Creek Water American Whiskey, Caddy Clubhouse Cocktails, Calamity Gin, and Henderson Whiskey. NCS-owned brands have earned over 35 gold medals in industry competitions, and in 2023, the company was named North Carolina Distillery of the Year by the New York International Spirits Competition.

Primary Duty: We are seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Lead to join our logistics team at Next Century Spirits. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the inventory and shipping operations, ensuring accurate, efficient and timely dispatch of products in full compliance with safety and quality standards. You will be instrumental in optimizing shipping processes and leading a team of warehouse associates to achieve operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee daily shipping and receiving activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations

Lead, train, and mentor a team of warehouse associates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Coordinate with management to ensure accuracy in shipments/receipts and resolve discrepancies

Develop and implement shipping and receiving procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Monitor shipping/receiving metrics and prepare reports for management

Oversee Inventory levels, including error logging, tracking and correction, as well as performing cycle counts, verification & problem reporting

Lead warehouse optimization initiative

Competencies

2+ years of experience in shipping and logistics, with at least 1 year in a leadership role

Strong understanding of shipping regulations and compliance requirements

Proven track record of managing teams in a fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks

Ability to drive a 26’ box truck, clean driving record

Education - High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

NetSuite

College Degree

5S, Lean Manufacturing

Previous experience in beverage, bottling or food manufacturing

This Job Might Be for You If:

You enjoy solving complex planning problems and bringing structure to ambiguous environments

You are highly analytical and comfortable working in ERP systems and planning tools

You understand how demand, supply, inventory, and production interact as one system

You take ownership of outcomes, not just analysis, and actively close gaps between plan and execution

You are comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing decisions without direct authority

You are proactive in identifying risks and constraints before they impact the business

You thrive in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities and acquisition-driven complexity

You communicate clearly and can translate operational data into actionable insights for leadership

You want to work in an industry that is a ton of fun . . . with people who are a ton of fun.