Manager of Supply Chain Operations
Description
ABOUT NULO
Nulo is a leading pet nutrition brand on a mission to inspire pet parents to "Fuel Incredible." Based in Austin, Texas, Nulo offers high-protein, low-carb recipes made with functional ingredients that support overall health and wellness. Trusted by those who prioritize wellness and performance in every aspect of life, including how they nourish their pets, Nulo is available exclusively in pet specialty retail and backed by discerning pet parents nationwide. The company is committed to innovation, business and channel integrity, and the lifelong well-being of dogs and cats. For more information, visit www.nulo.com .
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The manager of supply chain operations will be responsible for overseeing vendor relationships, forecasting demand and procurement of all finished goods, packaging, and transport from origin to Nulo 3PL’s. The person in this role will also work collaboratively with the fulfillment arm of the operations team and support them as customers’ needs arise. This position will also be a link between manufacturing partners and Nulo’s product development, food safety and quality, and marketing teams for onboarding innovations, product updates, and assuring supply for promotions and load-ins. The position will report to the Chief Operating Officer and be housed within the Operations team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Develop relationships and gain deep knowledge of all vendors and manage agreements
- Provide insight into new vendors and new capabilities to support innovation
- Provide forecasts for vendors and internal customers on product volumes based on demand
- Manage optimal inventory levels across all products
- Produce Purchase Orders to vendors for goods on a calibrated schedule
- Control vendor expenses through ongoing price negotiations and competitive benchmarking
- Optimize cost of goods for all products and production timelines
- Identify margin enhancement and efficiency improvements to support the growth of Nulo
- Interface with FP&A on financial reporting relative to COGs
- Provide support and mentorship to the operations team and insights to the executive leadership team
WHO YOU ARE:
- A highly motivated and energetic contributor with a strong business sense
- Comfortable with manufacturing, packaging, logistics, vendors, and navigating aggressive timelines
- A Wizard with spreadsheets, and experienced working with financial metrics, contract negotiations, and forecasting
- An adaptable player-coach who strikes the right balance between hands-on execution and strategic leadership
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ideally, the position is intended for in-office at Nulo HQ. However, for the ideal candidate located in a strategic location a hybrid working relationship could be acceptable with a 3 days per week in-office, bi- or tri- weekly rotation program.
- Travel to vendor locations is anticipated to require 1 trip per month, expected at less than 25% of work time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Formal education in business (BS, BA, or Agribusiness/AgriEconomics) is required
- 5+ years of experience in operations, supply chain management, and logistics for food, feed, or consumer goods
- Experience leading a team is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to forecast demand and navigate procurement of manufactured packaged goods.
- Education and (or) direct experience managing financial aspects of corporate entities, expense management or P&L experience beneficial.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate training at the master’s level in business or related field is a plus.
- Experience interfacing with or within the pet food industry is ideal.
- Experience with manufacturing, warehousing, and freight/logistics is important to the success of this position.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- An important role with one of the fastest growing pet specialty brands in the U.S.
- An incredibly passionate and driven team surrounding you
- Competitive salary
- Health Insurance (medical/dental/vision)
- Three and a half weeks of paid time off, plus your birthday off (19 days total each year)
- 401k plan
- 20% remote work (Fridays)
- Dogs welcome in the office
MORE ABOUT NULO:
Nulo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in our workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment for employees and applicants of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.