Director of Operations

Lead, develop, and scale the operations function across planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and fulfillment Own and strengthen the S&OP process, including forecasting, inventory planning, and supply alignment Ensure strong tactical execution across supply planning, production, inventory, and customer fulfillment Professionalize and optimize processes across procurement-to-pay, manufacturing, and logistics Improve ERP utilization to support MRP, forecasting, inventory management, and operational reporting Oversee relationships and production planning with multiple co-manufacturing partners Lead procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-optimization initiatives Manage international inbound freight and outbound distribution across retail, ecommerce, and distributor channels Oversee Amazon FBA, retail consolidation, and relationships with major distributors Align inventory and operational planning with the company’s growth objectives Maintain a strong onsite leadership presence and provide direction to a growing operations team Travel approximately 25% to visit suppliers, manufacturing partners, and other operational locations Candidate Profile 10–15+ years of operations or supply chain leadership experience within CPG, preferably food and beverage Strong manufacturing experience across both in-house and outsourced or co-manufacturing environments Deep expertise in procurement, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization Strong knowledge of S&OP, forecasting, inventory planning, MRP, and ERP systems Experience managing logistics, warehousing, distribution, and international inbound freight Familiarity with Amazon FBA and major retail and distributor channels such as Walmart, KeHE, UNFI, Whole Foods, and Sprouts #J-18808-Ljbffr