WHO ARE WE?
We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position’s home company is OLLY.
THE ROLE: SENIOR CONTRACT MANUFACTURING MANAGER Our Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships for a defined product category, as well as a strong understanding of the supply network across the Supply Chain. This position requires superior business negotiation and communication, analytical/problem solving skills, strategy ownership, partnership first mentality, and a demonstrated ability to deliver and implement new supply chain programs to support a rapid scaling business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ownership and accountability of Contract Manufacturing partner(s) of an an assigned product category
- Deliver relationship management to support high performing requirement standards of service, cost, quality and innovation needs for Olly
- Create and own execution of an ongoing 3-year plan to support a supply base strategy of an assigned product category
- Trusted go-to point of escalation for cross-functional partners to ensure resolution of any needed business deliverable opportunities
- Support Sourcing events of new suppliers as needed to ensure supply base strategies are realized in areas of Innovation, Service, Capacity and Cost
- Deliver Cost savings goals for Olly
- Deliver supplier relationship management business reviews for Contract Manufacturers for assigned product category
- Create KPI’s for all primary suppliers based on input from Finance, Supply Chain and Sales
- Execute and/or renew supply agreements and negotiations, while maintaining key metrics in contract database to support the Olly business
- Partner closely with Finance teams to ensure accuracy of payment terms, standard costs, PPV, and Invoicing
- Act as a key player to support continuous improvement process for a rapidly scaling OPS team
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in supply chain and supplier management, and someone who thrives in a quickly growing environment with great communication across functions.
CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED
- 5-7+ progressive experience in supply chain management in CPG
- Proven experience in negotiations, contracts, and agreements
- Experience owning and managing a complex end to end supply chain
- Background in Planning, Logistics and Customer Service
- Lean, APICS or CPSM Certification or training a plus.
- Ability to be a collaborative team member in a dynamic growth environment
- Ability to step away from the details and share the big picture impact to all OLLY’s
- An analytical thinker with a “Can Do!” attitude.
- Technical gummy experience
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team
- Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other cross-functional team members
- Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross functional partners
- Final Round: Homework*
*Our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs
THE DETAILS
LOCATION: Remote, USA
HOURS: Full time, exempt (salaried)
MANAGER: Contract Manufacturing Director
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
The pay range for this position is $130,000 -$157,850 dependent on experience and location.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental + ortho, and vision insurance
- 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
- 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- 401(k) plan with Employer Match
- Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
- Free product
- And much more!
