Job Specifications
At Ketone-IQ, we're revolutionizing the way the world thinks about energy. Our cutting-edge approach to fueling the body transcends conventional expectations, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We're the trusted choice of elite endurance athletes, special operators, and high performers across diverse fields - from cyclists conquering the Tour de France to EMTs working double shifts on the front lines.
In 2019, our innovative ketone nutritional superfuel caught the attention of the US Department of Defense SOCOM, securing a $6MM contract to power their elite forces. But our ambitions don't stop there. We're on a mission to disrupt the entire energy market, bringing our high-performance fuel to everyone, from professional athletes to busy professionals and active individuals.
Ketone-IQ is High Performance Energy. We're changing the way people fuel and rapidly expanding as we lead the ketone movement and we're looking for a passionate, driven individual to join us on this exciting journey.
Position Overview
We're scaling into the retail world rapidly and looking for someone exceptional to join our growing team! Reporting to our VP of Operations & Finance, you'll play a critical role helping to set and execute the Supply Chain strategy as the company continues to undergo high sales growth. If this sounds like you, please read on.
Key Responsibilitiies
As our Senior Supply Chain Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supporting Ketone-IQ's Supply Chain through:
Builds, directs, manages, and leads a junior global Supply Chain team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to drive performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Drives automation and workflow optimization: actively identifies manual, repetitive tasks and implements automations(Zapier, Make, Parabola, ERP integrations, etc.) to eliminate waste, reduce error rates, and free team capacity
Owns holistic Planning across demand, supply, and production: builds and maintains SIOP/S&OP processes that align Marketing, Sales, Product, and Finance inputs into a single integrated plan, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time
Leads flawless retailer onboarding and compliance: takes vendor onboarding guides from major retailers (Target, Costco, Publix, Whole Foods, etc.) and translates them into internal SOPs and partner requirements so orders flow accurately and compliantly from day one
Cost Optimization: Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives within the supply chain without compromising quality, efficiency, or sustainability, and manage the supply chain budget effectively
Own Supply Chain's Month's End deliverables, working closely with Finance to provide timely, accurate information to close the books on time
Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures are in place for the Supply Chain team. Make every decision through a viewpoint of how those dollars will grow and impact the business
What We're Looking For
5+ years Supply Chain Operations experience working within the CPG industry with a strong understanding of Retail and DTC end to end Supply Chains. Food & Beverage experience heavily preferred
Must be fluent in workflow automation tools (Zapier, Make, Parabola, etc.) and ERP/3PL integrations to drive operational efficiency. You have a proven track record of identifying and eliminating manual, repetitive tasks and implement workflow automation tools to eliminate waste, reduce error rates, and free team capacity
Team Management Experience: You'll be managing a global Supply Chain team and you should have experience managing multiple direct reports
Demonstrated ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with imperfect resources and limited supervision (including proactively seeking guidance when needed). You are a self-starter with superior work ethic and personal integrity who WANTS TO WIN
High Business Acumen: a true business partner; understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability with strong understanding of Supply Chain finance; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals; foundational understanding of statistical forecasting methods and planning principles
Excellent people person who can holistically own relationships with our key Supply Chain partners and leverage them to help us smash our business goals
Extremely tech and data savvy. You know Excel like the back of your hand and have the ability to create advanced analytical reports to help you make data oriented, high quality decisions. You also can identify gaps in our systems and known how and when to find the right software/solutions to implement
Extremely process-oriented with the ability to identify and define issues, create scalable processes, and implement those processes with team members both in and out of the department
Killer instinct mentality: Willing to roll up sleeves,
About the Company
Ketone-IQ is an energy science company redefining what's possible. We developed Ketone-IQ via a $6MM contract with the US Department of Defense to R&D ketones for special operators. Ketones are high performance energy that support mental clarity, athletic performance, and appetite control. Our bodies make ketones naturally, and our brains especially rely on them as an efficient source of energy. Ketone-IQ allows everybody to fuel with ketones on demand. Our mission is to help everyone on the planet fuel with higher quality e...
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