Senior Director of Operations

October 10

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Description

• This role is responsible for leading and developing Logistics, Customer Service and Co-Manufacturing activities for Olipop • Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Planning, Quality, Sales, Finance/FP&A, and Marketing to lead process improvements and drive operational efficiencies. • Assess the current supply chain layout, identify opportunities, and recommend permanent solutions to support improved COGS and increased volumes as the business continues to scale to $1B. • Maintain strategic partnerships with existing co-mans and ensure future capacity needs are met. • Build and implement supply chain strategies based on current and future direction. • Develop/train supply chain team, make staffing recommendations, and support ability to bring on new systems and tools to drive best in class service. • Support supply chain team through new product development and SKU rationalization. • Analyze SKU efficiency and closely communicate with Finance and Planning teams to understand its financial / operational impact • Lead and support Logistics Functions and partner with 3rd party providers (3PL DCs, transportation carriers) to deliver growth, service, customer service and cost initiatives. • Highly skilled in communication, can manage complex situations, and leadership in problem solving. • Ideate and implement robust productivity and sustainability programs

Requirements

• 12-15 years of experience in an applicable role within the beverage/CPG • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contacts • Leadership skills and presence that include the ability to drive innovative business improvements, balance short- and long-term priorities, deliver results, import and export good ideas, develop and inspire others, and lead with integrity. • Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking with multi year planning experience • Experience managing multiple co-pack/repack partners in the food and beverage industry. • Proven ability to develop strategic plans and manage implementation and execution, along with an ability to analyze data and identify root causes. • Must have a collaborative style and an ability to persuade, motivate in all directions within the organization – to sell up, to motivate down, and to cross sell to peers is essential to success. • Strong analytical skills with advanced MS Excel skills is a • Experience with NetSuite systems or any other ERP system strongly