Supply Chain & Operations for CPG Business

Jacob (Upgrade to see actual info) is building the next household CPG brand of the future. We currently sell the world's cleanest protein bars.

Our Values:
- Excellence: Uncompromising quality in every detail. Pursue the highest standard.
- Results: Let the quality of your work speak for itself. Figure out how to be the best.
- Service: Start with the customer and work backward. Work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust.
- Judgement: Above all, work on the right things.

This role in our operations department will be responsible for building and maintaining the demand forecast for our business. In your cover letter, PLEASE CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE managing and optimizing a supply chain for a CPG business. This role is incredibly important for the future of this business. You will work closely with the CEO (Jake Levy) to understand the inner workings of the business, helping us to grow as quickly as our cash on hand allows, as well as with our finance department to ensure we're efficient and effective in our supply chain.

Your Responsibilities:
- Execution of end-to-end supply chain and its network from raw materials to finished product delivery.
- Establish and manage relationships with raw material, packing and co-manufacturing partners to build a highly-coordinated and efficient supply chain
- Own the day-to-day relationship with our 3PL, logisticsc and freight partners, ensuring the best rates and delivery standards.
- Maintain a highly organized system for management and issuance of POs with ever-changing demand forecasts
- Own and iterate on the company operating model, driving insights across demand forecasts, P&L performance, and cash flow projections to support critical business decisions.
- Raw materials procurement
- Identifying best-value raw materials
- Supporting negotiations and pricing opportunities with suppliers
- Vetting and onboarding new suppliers
- Forecasting demand for all raw materials based on broader business objectives and goals
- Placing purchasing orders to ensure stock of raw materials
- Ensuring specification compliance for delivered goods from suppliers
- Execution and organization or all supplier administrative documentation
- Raw material inventory management and tracking at the manufacturer
- Fluent English via written communication is non-negotiable.
- Expert Excel and financial modeling skills

You'll love this role if:
- You are a go-getter who wants to join a highly motivated, driven, and intelligent team.
- You love setting goals and crushing them.
- You are data-driven and a truth seeker.
- You are a doer that learns fast and executes even faster.
- You have humility, are self-aware and curious.
- You have high IQ/intellectual horsepower.
- You have a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
- You look forward to advancing your career at a high-growth company.
- You prefer communicating in written form on your own schedule.

You'll hate this role if:
- You need constant direction and guidance in solving problems.
- You like meetings.
- You love working in a big team environment.

Requirements:
- DO NOT USE AI TO WRITE YOUR COVER LETTER
- In your application letter, describe why you're a good fit to manage Jacob's supply chain.
- In your application letter, tell me you past experience that you have with operations and supply chain.
- Attach a link to your resume and any previous work you've done in the past.
- Write the number "11" at the top of your application letter. If you do not do this, your application will be deleted immediately.

We are looking for long-term teaUpgrade to see actual infombers who want to be part of a growing, exciting company. We look forward to hearing from you.