Full-Time
Operations Manager
Posted on 9/3/2025
Odeko
201-500 employees
Streamlines cafe orders and vendor management
Compensation Overview
$55k - $65k/yr
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
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- 3+ years of experience in warehouse operations, fulfillment, or logistics
- Proven ability to lead and motivate hourly teams in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with WMS systems, handheld scanners, and final mile dispatching
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/move for an entire shift
- Direct daily activities across Picking, Packing, Routing, and Dispatching to meet fulfillment timelines
- Own the shift’s execution plan, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and reallocating resources as needed
- Supervise and coach Ops Leads and hourly associates to drive productivity and performance
- Support daily huddles, shift handoffs, and on-floor issue resolution
- Train, mentor, and provide real-time coaching to warehouse team members
- Support new hire onboarding, cross-training, and performance development
- Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and operational excellence
- Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and help drive adherence to quality standards
- Monitor fulfillment accuracy and partner with site leadership on process improvements
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment
- Act as the point of contact for floor-level issues and escalate appropriately to Site Lead
- Communicate progress and blockers clearly across shifts and to leadership
- Support warehouse tools and systems (e.g., Netsuite, RF Smart, Shopify, Shipstation)
Odeko provides an all-in-one dashboard that helps small and independent coffee shops place orders and manage vendors, consolidating deliveries to save time and reduce emissions. The platform operates on a subscription model and connects shops with suppliers and delivery options, letting them place orders, track shipments, and manage multiple vendors from one interface, while bulk purchasing lowers the cost of goods sold. Its focus on resource-constrained small operators, backed by clear data on time savings, cost reductions, and emissions cuts, distinguishes it from traditional distributors. The goal is to help food and beverage small businesses operate more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably through a centralized, easy-to-use platform.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$399.1M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rising demand for artisanal, locally sourced products fuels distributor acquisition strategy.
- Mobile-first supply app adoption accelerates multi-location cafe ordering and real-time inventory management.
- Bundled financing and insurance services address independent cafes' cash flow constraints.
What critics are saying
- Toast POS launches integrated supply chain module, directly competing with Odeko's standalone software.
- DoorDash acquires Revel Systems, bundling delivery with POS to undercut Odeko's mobile ordering.
- FTC antitrust probe into serial acquisitions forces divestitures, halting national scaling expansion.
What makes Odeko unique
- Integrated supply chain platform with 25,000+ independent cafes across 17 markets nationwide.
- Proprietary data analytics automate ordering, saving customers 21% on cost of goods.
- National distributor network via acquisitions of Shirazi, District, Dairy, Six Degrees, ACSG.
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Benefits
Competitive salaries
401K
Equity opportunities
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits. HSA, FSA available
Fitness benefits
Wellness programming
Unlimited vacation
Paid gender neutral parental leave
Fully remote team
Stipend for WFH set-up
Employee Resource Groups
Actively growing D&I initiatives
Bi-annual reviews
Professional growth stipend
Personal growth programming
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 6%Odeko acquires District Distribution, partners with union kitchen. Technology and operations platform Odeko announced today it has acquired Washington, D.C.-based specialty food and beverage distributor District Distribution as it works to build an anchor in the Mid-Atlantic region to access local products and vendors. District Distribution was founded in 2023 and sources independent, local brands from the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. The company services over 70 independent retailers, cafes and foodservice providers in the region. Stay informed, stay competitive. Unlock the articles, expert interviews, and data reports that power the food and beverage industry. Join our community and stay ahead with exclusive insights from BevNET and Nosh.
Odeko, an operations and technology platform serving over 20,000 independent food and beverage businesses, has acquired District Distribution, a Washington, DC-based specialty food distributor. The deal establishes Odeko's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and includes a partnership with Union Kitchen, a local food and beverage accelerator. Founded in 2023, District Distribution serves independent retailers, cafés and foodservice providers across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. The acquisition grants Odeko access to local products and emerging brands, whilst District's customers will gain access to Odeko's online ordering platform, national catalogue and financing services. Odeko, backed by over $280 million in equity funding, operates warehouses in 17 US markets and serves more than 20,000 independent establishments nationwide.
Acquisition strengthens Odeko's Pacific Northwest footprint and expands dairy offeringsNEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for thousands of local coffee shops, cafes, and other food and beverage businesses nationwide, today announced it has acquired Dairy Distributing, a premier specialty distributor based in Bellingham, Washington.Dairy Distributing was founded in 1963 and acquired by Southern California-based Troia Foods in 2022. Dairy Distributing is the leading dairy distribution partner for hundreds of independent cafes and restaurants in Northern Washington, operating with an emphasis on customer service and locally sourced products.The acquisition enhances Odeko's presence in the Pacific Northwest and provides the company access to new local products and vendors. Dairy Distributing's customers will also benefit from the acquisition, as they will gain access to Odeko's comprehensive online ordering platform, national product catalog (including non-dairy items), 24/7 customer support, and financing and insurance offerings."We are thrilled that the Dairy Distributing team – and their decades of experience – are joining Odeko," said Dane Atkinson, CEO and Founder of Odeko. "Dairy Distributing has built an excellent reputation in the community and is well loved by customers and vendor partners alike. Together, we look forward to providing an even greater experience for their customers.""We are truly excited to have completed the sale of Dairy Distributing to Odeko," said George Logan, Sr., Chairman and CEO of Troia Foods
Six Degrees acquisition brings Odeko's technology platform to Northern California's specialty coffee community
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for thousands of local coffee shops, cafes, and other food and beverage businesses nationwide, today announced it has acquired Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution (Six Degrees), a premier specialty distributor based in Chico, California.