Operations/ Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary:  This exciting opportunity will to streamline and manage the logistics, supply chain, and operations for various clients.  Our client provides top notch operational execution & support for entrepreneurial food and beverage brands.  This is a remote position that requires a self-starter and someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. If you are passionate about helping brands grow – please apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage partnerships with existing & contract manufacturer relationships, to maintain excellence in service levels and product quality while finding new & efficient ways to lower costs
• Manage co packer, operations relationships
• Work to ensure appropriate in-stock levels to meet production standards
• Coordinate and manage warehouses & shipments to different customer warehouses. Monitor warehouse finished product inventory to fulfil sales orders and maintain sufficient product shelf life
• Work to implement supply chain reporting
• Analyzing, managing & reporting all service metrics and KPIs related to freight and storage and warehouse capacity
• Work cross functionally with all necessary team members 
• Search for improvement opportunities in all areas of supply chain, warehousing and transportation
• Find cost effective ways for distribution – work with 3^rd party agencies
• Collaborate when needed with external agencies and other vendor parties

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment in supply chain/logistics/transportation
• Proven background with streamlining the supply chain, logistics, and fulfillment in a complex system with co manufacturers
• Proven background coordinating with operations and co packers
• History organizing transportation and distribution with co-manufacturers is an absolute must
• Able to multi-task, self-direct and redirect when needed
• Entrepreneurial minded, will need to be able to think on your feet
• Excellent written and verbal communicator. Able to communicate cross functionally
• Must be pragmatic and tactical
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license