Supply Chain Lead

Supply Chain Lead

Location: REMOTE, USA (EST preferred)

Employment type: Full-time, 1099 contractor

Company: Pelagic

Company Overview:

Pelagic is a collective of seasoned operational experts and passionate problem solvers with broad, diverse skill sets, earned knowledge, and a nimble, systems-first approach. We empower innovators to navigate complex operational challenges with our proven, sustainable solutions. We thrive on helping founders and leaders avoid the acute pains that we endured while scaling our own fast-growing companies.

Our service is flexible and ranges from ad hoc advisory to end-to-end supply chain management and optimization. Our team guides businesses of any size or stage through launch, rapid growth, and the inevitable operational hurdles that follow.Identifying, analyzing, and solving the 'impossible' is daunting to most, but exhilarating to us - which is why we built Pelagic. Our mission is to transform the worlds' wildest visions into tangible realities.

About the role

We are hiring a Supply Chain Lead to join our fast-growing team and support supply chain and operations projects for multiple CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) clients, from supplements and beauty to food and beverage. This is an early-career role for someone with 1–3 years of experience , and it has no direct reports. You’ll own your tasks and see them through, working alongside our senior operators across different client brands. This role is ideal for someone organized, detail-oriented and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

You are a tireless learner, ambitiously seeking personal growth, excited by the opportunity to learn how to build startups from the ground up, and not afraid to work harder than everyone else, but you prioritize self-care. You can follow instructions in an organized way, but care to know why and how things work. You are obsessed with getting every detail right, every single time, and enjoy building systems to ensure and automate those results consistently. You are humble, kind, eager, entrepreneurial and excited to help people with the businesses they’ve spent their entire lives building. You are open and excited to learn from the incredible depth of experience on the Pelagic team.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of operations projects, including process analysis, optimization, and implementation.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and requirements related to operations.
• Execute comprehensive operational strategies identified by Sr. Operators or clients to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
• Optimize supply chain processes, vendor relationships, and distribution strategies.
• Provide training and support to the client on processes and any tools developed
• Work through project sprints to analyze and improve key systems, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Conduct thorough assessments of current operational processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilize data-driven insights and analytical tools to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize inventory management.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and distribution, to ensure seamless execution of operational initiatives.
• Work closely with Sr. Operators to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to track progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in supply chain management and operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, operations, purchasing or logistics
• Hands-on experience with POs, suppliers, inventory or 3PLs
• Experience with consumer product brands (supplements, beauty, food & beverage, consumer goods) is a big plus, but not required
• Experience consulting to or working within US-based companies
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear actions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with fluent spoken and written English. You’ll talk with US-based founders every day.
• Demonstrated “brain-splitting” ability: managing several client workstreams at once without dropping context
• Based in the Eastern Time zone or further east, strongly preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain or a related field is preferred but not required. Candidates with relevant work experience in related fields are encouraged to apply.

Tools we use

Excel or Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet, Slack, Zoom, and project management tools like ClickUp, Asana or Trello

How to apply

Email your resume and a short introduction (2-3 sentences) to View email address on click.appcast.io

In your introduction, tell us:

• Why this role excites you
• Your years of experience in supply chain or operations
• Any experience with consumer product brands

Use “Supply Chain Lead – [Your Name]” as the subject line.

We only accept applications by email. Applications through LinkedIn won’t be considered.

We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out to team members directly — only applications received through this email will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!