Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager

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!