Operations Manager (hybrid - Los Angeles)

Operations Manager

Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) invents consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday. A modern-day invention factory to its core, Starco Brands identifies whitespaces across consumer product categories. It draws upon a portfolio of innovative formulas and commercial manufacturing facilities spanning 8 product categories with limitless innovation potential.

The Operations Manager leads the execution of operations and supply chain strategy as directed and in coordination with the EVP of Operations. Key responsibilities include leading the operations and supply chain team for Starco Brands, with direct responsibility over managing supply (planning, procurement, co-manufacturing relationships, 3PLs) and Demand (Multi-Warehouse inventory deployment, fulfillment, order management, and KPI tracking). The right candidate possesses excellent leadership skills, process ownership, and strong business acumen. Negotiation, analytics, problem-solving skills, and experience with new supply chain methods are required.

Responsibilities

• Complete ownership of all day-to-day Starco Brands operations and supply chain activities and responsibilities
• Responsible for Inventory Management, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning across different channels (i.e. DTC, Amazon, B2B etc.), working closely with the commercial teams to meet demand opportunities
• Oversee production planning with all contract manufacturing partners, and ensure existing and new manufacturing partners meet our service needs
• Ability to source and onboard new raw material, manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation partners
• 3PL Management - identify the most effective inventory stocking strategy, provide warehouse performance oversight, proactively manage inventory (ensuring FIFO), minimize inventory waste/ expiration and perform cost control for warehousing and shipping expenditures
• Lead and inspire the Operations Team to meet the goals of the company
• Oversee S&OP process
• Develop and own all relevant KPIs for Operations and Supply Chain
• Monitor and reduce costs associated with inventory obsolescence, inclusive of monitoring shelf life, correspondence with sales, production/demand planning, and quality assurance to receive disposition
• Optimize order fill and inter-company transfers via deployment activities, requiring close collaboration with co-manufacturing facilities. Maintain optimal stock levels to meet company objectives
• Develop, structure, and operationalize third-party service provider relationships, including freight, warehousing, and related logistics
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Finance to meet company goals, and ensure transparency with key stakeholders
• Responsible for management of all suppliers in both direct and indirect procurement to formulate Supply Chain plans, processes and solutions for specific products, and to bid/negotiate on products/services

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working in Operations within the CPG industry
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Business
• ASCM certification preferred
• Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP system,
• Demonstrated expertise with driving S&OP, demand/supply/inventory planning, and 3PL warehouse management
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively, exceptionally high level of attention to detail
• Prior experience working with perishable food and/or beverage products strongly preferred.
• Calm and steady in the face of difficult decisions and uncertainty
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel Skills (formulas, pivot tables, macros).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience communicating to multiple departments.
• Humility within leadership and a stead-fast desire to arrive at the best possible solution through collaboration
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and figure out complex issues
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and identify trends that impact organizational goals.and drive deployment strategies
• Experience managing the creation of clear documentation and SOP's for all Supply Chain processes

Perks & Benefits

• 100% Company Paid Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Employee perks including wellness and home office allowances, phone and internet stipends etc.
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive salary
• Flexible; WFH hours