✨ About The Role
- The Vice President of Global Operations will be responsible for overseeing the entire supply chain and inventory operations.
- This role involves setting the global manufacturing and inventory operations strategy and executing it effectively.
- The VP will lead a team of over 10 individuals and manage a significant portion of the company's budget.
- Daily operations will include overseeing international supply chain, production, and quality control to meet customer standards.
- The role requires collaboration with marketing, sales, and finance to ensure product availability and timely distribution.
- The VP will manage relationships with distribution partners, including 3PLs and Amazon.
- They will also partner with product and sales teams to launch new products and expand into new retail markets.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial individual with a proven track record in operations management.
- They should possess 5-10+ years of direct responsibility for full-stack inventory operations, including supply chain and customer fulfillment.
- Experience in early to mid-stage startups that sell physical consumer products globally is essential.
- The candidate should have a strong understanding of D2C ecommerce, Amazon, and big box retail sales.
- They must be adept at implementing tools and processes that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
- A network of contacts in key strategic areas is highly beneficial for this role.
- The successful candidate will be comfortable solving complex problems and leading teams through periods of uncertainty.