Carpe · 1 hour ago
Director of Operations
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expCarpe is the fastest-growing deodorant brand in the US, and they are seeking a Director of Operations to enhance their operational efficiency. This role involves managing supply-chain operations, ensuring seamless execution across manufacturing, inventory, and retail operations as the business scales.
ManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operational execution related to inventory across retail and ecommerce channels
Translate demand inputs from Sales and Marketing into production, replenishment, and inventory actions
Work directly with manufacturers, suppliers, and 3PL partners to:
Monitor inventory levels
Manage inbound timing
Prevent stockouts, excess, and execution issues
Support new product launches, retail displays, and planograms from an operations readiness standpoint, ensuring product, components, and logistics are aligned before launch
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations leadership to ensure operational plans reflect business priorities
Communicate inventory risk, constraints, and tradeoffs clearly and proactively
Serve as the Operations point of contact for retail-related execution questions once product is in market
Support ad hoc operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives that improve scale, accuracy, and efficiency
Monitor sell-in, sell-through, and inventory performance by SKU, channel, and promotion to identify operational risk
Build and maintain operational tools, trackers, and reports (primarily in Excel) to support inventory and supply chain decisions
Investigate data discrepancies or anomalies and ensure issues are resolved at the source
Use data to support decisions and actions, not just reporting
Investigate and resolve retailer chargebacks, deductions, and compliance issues
Partner with Finance to ensure trade spend and deduction accuracy
Maintain data integrity in retailer portals and internal systems, ensuring all item setup and pricing details are accurate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
3-5+ years of experience in sales operations, retail analytics, or supply chain (CPG or retail experience preferred)
High-ownership operator who is gritty, organized, and relentlessly curious, with the drive to build and improve operations hands-on while working directly with senior leaders
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts)
Analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional, fast-paced environments
Preferred
Experience with chargeback management, EDI systems, or retailer compliance
Familiarity with trade spend tracking or demand planning systems
Prior experience working with Retail, Walmart, or other large retailers
ALL OF THE ABOVE IS OPTIONAL IF YOU PROVE TO US YOU'RE MORE QUALIFIED VIA OTHER MEANS
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental coverage
Flexible PTO
Company
Carpe
Carpe manufactures an OTC antiperspirant lotion that helps reduce sweaty hands and feet It is a sub-organization of Clutch.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$2.3MKey Investors
Topspin Consumer Partners
2024-08-20Private Equity
2019-07-25Series A
2018-05-03Seed· $2.3M
Leadership Team
David Spratte
CEO and Co-founder
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