About Nabis
Nabis is the #1 licensed cannabis wholesale platform in the world with the largest portfolio of cannabis brands, supplying $1B+ worth of cannabis products per year from hundreds of brands to retailers across California, New York, and Nevada. Our mission is to empower the world to discover cannabis by providing choice, access, and innovation.
We’re at the forefront of this movement and are building an innovative technology-first platform to scale the entirety of the cannabis industry. Through dedication to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction, Nabis is paving the way for sweeping legalization.
Our team, backed by Y Combinator and from a celebrity roster of tech luminaries and celebrities, including DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang, NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, Gmail creator Paul Buchheit, and Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, is scaling the cannabis supply chain with technology, and our ultimate goal is to become the largest distributor of cannabis products in the world.
The Role
Nabis is seeking a reliable and motivated Operations Manager to support our upstate New York warehouse. This individual will be highly organized, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and be motivated to take ownership of their site’s accuracy and efficiency. This role is full-time and may at times include demanding hours. This position requires prior supervisor or manager-level experience in warehouse and/or distribution logistics.
The Operation Manager will report to the New York Director of Operations and will be responsible for maintaining a complete understanding of Nabis’s central warehouse processes and the nuances of enterprise client relationships. The Manager will organize, oversee, and strategize the daily site operations while working closely with other Nabis hubs. They will work cross-functionally to support the streamlining of all new & existing processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment of intense pressure, short deadlines, and ever-changing requirements.
Swing Shift: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM
As an Operations Manager, you’ll play a critical leadership role in ensuring our New York operations run smoothly, efficiently, and at scale. You’ll oversee daily warehouse operations while partnering cross-functionally to improve systems, elevate team performance, and deliver an exceptional experience to both brands and retailers.
You’ll work closely with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Central Ops, and People teams to help shape the future of cannabis logistics.
Responsibilities:- Lead day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations across inbound and outbound logistics
- Drive operational excellence by improving efficiency, accuracy, and execution across the site
- Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and associates in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Monitor staffing, workflows, and daily volume to ensure SLA targets are consistently achieved
- Own and improve key operational KPIs, including inventory accuracy, service quality, and DOTIF performance
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable operational solutions
- Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to streamline systems and optimize workflows
- Build strong relationships with vendors, transportation partners, and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal cannabis distribution regulations
- Use data, analytics, and operational insights to continuously improve performance and customer satisfaction
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- 2+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, or distribution operations
- Experience managing teams of 30+ employees in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- High emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset
- A proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with the ability to lead by example
- Experience managing KPIs, SLAs, staffing, and operational performance metrics
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving business priorities in a high-growth startup environment
- Familiarity with ERP, CRM, WMS, or other operational systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
- Monday–Friday onsite availability
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT NABIS!
- You'll work at the fastest-growing cannabis startup in the U.S.
- Medical/Dental/Vision offered to all full-time employees: 75% of employee premium paid by Nabis
- Competitive salary starting at starting at $80,000 depending on experience, along with 401k
Nabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nabis is seeking to create a diverse work environment because all teams are stronger with different perspectives and life experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, older members of society, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employees and contractors of Nabis are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, or distribution operations
- Prior supervisor or manager-level experience in warehouse and/or distribution logistics
- Experience managing teams of 30+ employees in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing KPIs, SLAs, staffing, and operational performance metrics
- Familiarity with ERP, CRM, WMS, or other operational systems
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- High emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset
- Proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with the ability to lead by example
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
- Monday-Friday onsite availability and ability to work swing shift (1:30 PM - 10:00 PM)
Nabis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nabis and has not been reviewed or approved by Nabis.
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Healthcare Strength — Nabis advertises medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees, with several postings stating the company pays about 75% of the employee premium. Some commentary also points to multiple health-plan options and other medical-related perks depending on plan choice.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is consistently listed as part of the benefits package, and some salaried postings specify a company match. In a regulated, cost-pressured industry, the presence of a match can meaningfully improve total rewards for eligible employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity and potential bonus opportunities are explicitly included in some senior and tech leadership compensation packages. This can increase total compensation for certain corporate roles beyond base pay.
Nabis Insights
What We Do
Nabis is a Series B stage licensed cannabis wholesale marketplace with the largest portfolio of cannabis brands, supplying over 100 brands to 99% of California’s dispensaries and delivery services. Our mission is to empower the world to discover cannabis by providing choice, access, and innovation. Our team, backed by Y-Combinator and a from a celebrity roster of tech executives, including Doordash cofounder Stanley Tang, Gmail creator Paul Buchheit and Twitch cofounder Justin Kan, is scaling the cannabis supply chain with technology with the ultimate goal of becoming the largest distributor of cannabis products in the world.
