Operations Director job in Santa Monica
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Type:A Deodorant, a fast-growing personal care brand with a game-changing clean deodorant, is looking for an experienced Director of Operations to manage our supply chain and be a hands-on member of the team. Launched in 2018, type:A is a digitally-native company that is dedicated to its mission: to make safe + high-performance deodorant accessible to as many people as possible. Customers are proud fans and really obsessive about the product. Type:A Deodorant is sold on our web site, Amazon, and nationally through Target, Credo Beauty, goop, Follain and Grove Collaborative.
In this role you’ll blend a data-driven approach, operational expertise and a passion for exceeding our customer expectations. This is a great opportunity for someone with a proven track record of success to join a small (but rapidly growing) brand and be a part of delivering continued successful growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee our supply chain, from contract manufacturer to our customer’s door step.
• Lead purchasing and planning inventory, from PO through delivery.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships and contracts - 3PL, suppliers, etc.
• Consistently review and re-new contracts as needed, finding savings and efficiencies.
• Ensure operational objectives are communicated from executive leadership to cross-functional internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Monitor operational performance and share findings, to drive decision making for the business.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years managing operations in a fast-paced environment. Direct-to-consumer and mass retail experience strongly preferred. Background in beauty/ personal care consumer products is a plus.
• Takes an analytical approach that’s supported by data, and can use those insights to manage efficient planning and purchasing, and find efficiencies in the supply chain.
• Embraces developing positive supplier relationships and also negotiating savings as we grow, to improve our bottom line.
• Enjoys a collaborative work environment, and partners closely with the rest of the team.
• Customer-centric approach, always keeping the customer’s experience in mind to make it seamless and exceptional.
• Extremely organized, dependable and self-motivated with the ability to excel in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
BENEFITS:
• Health/vision/dental benefits and 401K
• Generous vacation policy
• Opportunities to personally shape a new and innovative business
• Access to leadership and great co-workers
MORE ABOUT US:
We are a group of motivated, bright, kind people who want to make a small but meaningful difference in our world. We value diversity, respect, collaboration, positivity and curiosity.
type:A deodorant is a new concept in aluminum-free deodorant that comes in a tube, swipes on like a stick and has an exclusive sweat-activated formula, for long-lasting odor and wetness protection. The incredible response to type:A deodorant from customers, influencers and media like goop and Inc has been overwhelming and rewarding, as people of all ages, races and genders are discovering a no-sacrifice clean deodorant.
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