VP Operations

THE ROLE: VP OPERATIONS

We are on the hunt for a super talented, strategic, and highly collaborative visionary to lead our Operations team as our VP of Operations. Reporting to the CEO, you will be a valuable member of the Leadership Team and oversee all functional areas of Operations at OLLY. You will drive key decisions on all operational matters to ensure OLLY delivers or exceeds our objectives and key results (OKR’s).  You will lead the Operations Team to deliver an efficient best in class Supply Chain, Sourcing, Project Management, Customer Service, Logistics, and Contract Manufacturing and will manage five director-level direct reports. The VP Ops will think outside the box and provide solutions to quickly solve challenges that arise in a fast paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and optimize the global supply chain with multiple 3rd party manufacturing and distribution locations
• Lead and manage cross-functional disciplines, including S+OP, Supply Planning, Procurement, Co-Pack Management, Logistics, Customer Service and Project Management
• Recruit, Develop and lead the Operations team to scale to $500MM+ including all systems and processes to ensure success
• Drive gross margin and cost savings improvements to ensure OLLY delivers on Operating Plan
• Ensure KPI’s are measured and met including all service, working capital, and relevant operational KPI’s 
• Provide operational expertise to the OLLY LT to drive overall business performance as well as providing impactful points of view on all OLLY strategic decisions
• Lead operational aspects of OLLY International expansion to ensure global launches are on-time in addition to establishing strategy for short and long term supply that delivers on International OKR’s
• Partner with the Unilever Health & Wellbeing Collective on key supply chain initiatives

THE  CANDIDATE
You are adept at building strong relationships at all levels of an organization and delivering best-in-class customer service. You have a passion for partnership, engagement and for being an overall ambassador of our values (R.E.S.P.E.C.T, Transparent, Optimistic, Disruptive, Helpful). You know how to get things done but when you need help you ask for it, no task is too small. You are proactive, highly organized, self-driven and expect the best from yourself - you genuinely see the cup half full, even under pressure. You're looking for a job where no two days are the same and you have the opportunity to grow with the company. You like to solve problems and you want to work as an integral part of a team that makes great things happen.

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

• 15-20 years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain and Operations in a CPG
• A proven leader that has managed high performing teams and can build/scale for growth
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management experience
• Cross functional Leadership skills; ability to understand impact to decisions on Sales, Brand + Marketing, Product and Finance
• Strong P+L knowledge
• Experience in scaling and improving efficiencies in supply chain planning and logistics
• A deep knowledge and sales experience in working with all mass trade channels (Grocery, Drug, Mass, Natural, Specialty, E-Commerce)
• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovative sensibility
• A true “Team Player” who can work cross-functionally to achieve results

THE DETAILS

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA relocation support will be provided for out-of-area candidates. (Hybrid - 1 day in office (Tuesdays) / 4 days WFH)

HOURS: full time, exempt (salary)

MANAGER: CEO

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. For all OLLY positions, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to be eligible for employment. Religious and/or medical accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.