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Ketone-IQ · 2 months ago

Senior Supply Chain Operations Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ketone-IQ is revolutionizing the way the world thinks about energy, aiming to disrupt the entire energy market with their innovative ketone nutritional superfuel. They are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Operations Manager to support their Supply Chain strategy and manage a global team amidst rapid sales growth.

Dietary SupplementsHealth CareNutrition

Responsibilities

Builds, directs, manages, and leads a junior global Supply Chain team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to drive performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Drives automation and workflow optimization: actively identifies manual, repetitive tasks and implements automations(Zapier, Make, Parabola, ERP integrations, etc.) to eliminate waste, reduce error rates, and free team capacity

Owns holistic Planning across demand, supply, and production: builds and maintains SIOP/S&OP processes that align Marketing, Sales, Product, and Finance inputs into a single integrated plan, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time

Leads flawless retailer onboarding and compliance: takes vendor onboarding guides from major retailers (Target, Costco, Publix, Whole Foods, etc.) and translates them into internal SOPs and partner requirements so orders flow accurately and compliantly from day one

Cost Optimization: Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives within the supply chain without compromising quality, efficiency, or sustainability, and manage the supply chain budget effectively

Own Supply Chain’s Month’s End deliverables, working closely with Finance to provide timely, accurate information to close the books on time

Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures are in place for the Supply Chain team. Make every decision through a viewpoint of how those dollars will grow and impact the business

Qualification

Supply Chain OperationsWorkflow Automation ToolsTeam ManagementBusiness AcumenExcelProcess-OrientedCommunication SkillsCreativityProblem Solving

Required

5+ years Supply Chain Operations experience working within the CPG industry with a strong understanding of Retail and DTC end to end Supply Chains. Food & Beverage experience heavily preferred

Must be fluent in workflow automation tools (Zapier, Make, Parabola, etc.) and ERP/3PL integrations to drive operational efficiency. You have a proven track record of identifying and eliminating manual, repetitive tasks and implement workflow automation tools to eliminate waste, reduce error rates, and free team capacity

Team Management Experience: You'll be managing a global Supply Chain team and you should have experience managing multiple direct reports

Demonstrated ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with imperfect resources and limited supervision (including proactively seeking guidance when needed). You are a self-starter with superior work ethic and personal integrity who WANTS TO WIN

High Business Acumen: a true business partner; understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability with strong understanding of Supply Chain finance; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals; foundational understanding of statistical forecasting methods and planning principles

Excellent people person who can holistically own relationships with our key Supply Chain partners and leverage them to help us smash our business goals

Extremely tech and data savvy. You know Excel like the back of your hand and have the ability to create advanced analytical reports to help you make data oriented, high quality decisions. You also can identify gaps in our systems and known how and when to find the right software/solutions to implement

Extremely process-oriented with the ability to identify and define issues, create scalable processes, and implement those processes with team members both in and out of the department

Killer instinct mentality: Willing to roll up sleeves, figure stuff out, and get things done even when they don't seem to be in your wheelhouse. No task is too small and you will go out of your way to make sure you solve every problem with a sense of purpose

The thought of being at a rapidly growing company where you'll wear many hats, juggle shifting priorities, and establish and build processes and best practices excites you!

Excellent(best of the best) written and verbal communication skills in a customer-facing role

Able to thrive in a fully remote work environment under minimal supervision