Supply Chain Analyst - Manager (Commercialization)

Company: David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable. This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond. Roles & Responsibilities: We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst (Commercialization) to drive the operational launch of new products at David. This is a highly cross‑functional role that sits at the intersection of R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing. You will manage new product launches, support the technical transfer of formulations from R&D to external partners, help onboard new suppliers, and build systems that improve communication and execution across the value chain. You will ensure that every new product – from early formulation to first production – is executed with clarity, accuracy, and operational discipline. Project Management & Product Launches Lead end-to-end commercialization for new products, line extensions, and manufacturing changes. Build and manage project timelines, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure on-time execution from development handoff through customer delivery. Evaluate and support external manufacturing partners to ensure readiness for scale-up and launch. Identify cross-functional risks and drive mitigation plans to support successful execution. Technical Transfer from R&D Serve as the operational bridge between R&D and external partners to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing processes. Support bench‑to‑pilot and pilot‑to‑production transitions by ensuring materials, equipment needs, and process requirements are clearly defined and validated. Capture learnings from trials and early production runs to improve consistency and manufacturability. Provide structured feedback to R&D on process performance, ingredient behavior, and scalability considerations. Supplier Outreach & Onboarding Partner with Procurement and other cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and onboard ingredient and packaging suppliers. Coordinate samples, testing, specification reviews, and required documentation for supplier approval. Support supplier qualification and performance validation during trials and early production. Systems & Process Improvements Build and improve internal tools and documentation that support disciplined, repeatable commercialization. Identify process gaps across R&D, operations, and external partners and propose scalable improvements. Establish documentation standards for formulations, processes, and commercial readiness. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to increase reliability, speed, and execution quality. Operational Execution Support Support supply chain planning for materials and packaging needed for new launches. Coordinate with external partners to ensure production readiness and alignment on requirements. Assist with feasibility assessments and issue resolution during trials, scale-up, and production. Required: Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Commercialization, R&D or a related cross-functional role in food or CPG. Strong project management skills and the ability to organize complex, multi-step workflows with clarity and precision. Structured communicator with the ability to translate technical information into clear operational steps. A detail-oriented mindset with discipline in documentation, follow-through, and systems building. Comfort navigating ambiguity in early-stage environments and resolving problems through resourcefulness and persistence. Humility, curiosity, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional work. A desire to help build an early-stage CPG company and meaningfully contribute to product success across the value chain. Preferred: Experience working with co-manufacturers or food manufacturing partners. Exposure to commercialization, technical transfer, or supplier management. Familiarity with BOM management, specification systems, or commercialization workflows. Degree or background in Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields. This is a full-time role. Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets Company equity opportunity 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance 401(k) with 4% match Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses Substantial and required PTO We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City – when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together. #J-18808-Ljbffr David Protein