Job Details
Onsite Santa Monica, 4 times per week (1 day WFH)
CPG/Suppliment/Beauty/Consumer Packaging/ Personal Care industry experience is a must
Who We Are
We are a Los Angeles-based wellness company built on the idea that small acts of self-care produce positive outcomes. Our first product was FLO Vitamins, the world s first PMS gummy vitamin, designed to make periods and the symptoms that come with them more tolerable.
Your Role
The Operations team plays a critical role in the success and is responsible for a range of activities including procurement, fulfilment, shipping, and planning for our omnichannel business. This role will be responsible for managing procurement, supply chain, contract manufacturing at and building out the procurement team. This role will work collaboratively with all other functions at and a broad range of external suppliers.
Responsibilities and Duties
Manage end-to-end procurement process with current and new suppliers including sourcing and purchasing
Source, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers for current and future product / packaging needs
Manage and improve supplier qualification processes and scorecard
Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for current and future product / packaging suppliers Lead purchase order submission and tracking to ensure on time in full completion
Develop KPIs, data, and reporting around supplier performance and work to drive improvements Proactively identify any risk of delays / deviations and document / resolve any potential problems Coordinate with suppliers on product quality, testing, release, and freight preparation
Ensure all COAs, MSDS, and stability testing processes are managed accurately and effectively
Role involves elements of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, and contract manufacturing skills
Run ad hoc analyses and support project management of various key initiatives
Design, hire, and develop the Procurement team over time
Work collaboratively with the Operations, Product, Finance teams internally
Work collaboratively with all external suppliers to build strong and accountable relationships
Be highly proactive in monitoring and analysing performance to identify and resolve potential issues early
Be highly proactive in identifying opportunities to improve performance including cost, quality, and accuracy
Qualifications and Skills
Experience o Bachelor s Degree
o 6+ years in Supply Chain or Procurement roles or 2-4 years in management consulting / similar
o Experience in CPG companies is a strong plus o Startup / e-commerce / supplements experience or passion is a plus
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Ability to work effectively with different groups of individuals a team player o Ability to manage multiple moving pieces hard working, organized, and results oriented individual o Strong time management and prioritization skills Hours and Compensation
The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $100,000 - $140,000. Compensation and title will be commensurate with the candidate s experience and local market rates.
Position will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles in person (Mon-Thu in office / Friday remote)