32 Degrees · 1 day ago
Director of Automation & AI (Operations / Production)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years exp32 Degrees is a large, fast-moving wholesale apparel company with global sourcing and production. They are seeking a hands-on automation leader to redesign and automate workflows using Excel, Python, and AI tools, with a focus on execution and operational efficiency.
E-CommerceFashionWholesale
Responsibilities
Identify manual, repetitive workflows across:
Production tracking
Vendor communication
Costing & margin analysis
Inventory & delivery reporting
Import / logistics coordination
Design and build automation using:
Advanced Excel (Power Query, VBA where needed)
Python scripts and services
AI / LLM tools (OpenAI, Claude, Copilot, etc.)
Workflow tools (Zapier, Make, Power Automate, UiPath, APIs)
Integrate data across systems (ERP, vendors, logistics partners, finance)
Replace fragile spreadsheets with scalable internal tools
Create dashboards and real-time reporting for leadership
Act as the bridge between business users and technology — translating real operational pain into automated solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ year's experience automating real-world operations
Worked in or alongside apparel, wholesale, imports, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing
Extremely strong in Excel and Python
Hands-on experience applying AI tools to business processes (not just experimentation)
Comfortable dealing with imperfect data and legacy systems
Think in terms of ROI, time saved, and operational leverage
Preferred
ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, or custom systems)
SQL / database design
Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Consulting or Big-4 operations transformation background
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Company
32 Degrees
32 Degrees is an online store for clothing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Business Insider
2025-11-10
2025-05-05
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