Sr. Director of Operations

Who We AreO Positiv is a Los Angeles-based health & wellness brand built on the idea that small acts of self-care produce positive outcomes. We've created the first-ever PMS supplement, FLO Vitamins, designed to make periods and the symptoms that come with them more tolerable. Along with FLO we have products spanning many women's health topics such as menopause, sexual health, pregnancy, and many more to come. Our team is small-yet-mighty, with big ambitions and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a growth-stage startup gaining serious traction (check us out in Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider), with a strong brand presence and some amazing advisors. We're growing quickly, and we'll give you the opportunity to do the same.Your RoleThe O Positiv Operations team plays a critical role in sourcing, developing, manufacturing, and delivering differentiated women's wellness products to our customers. This team is accountable for scaling and improving our business operations to support our rapid growth. The team is highly strategic, data driven, and analytical and works in a highly cross-functional manner with our Finance, Commercial, Creative, Product and Marketing teams.The Senior Director of Operations will lead essential projects across the O Positive supply chain, including manufacturing, freight / logistics, fulfillment, retail operations, and supply / demand planning. They will identify and solve a broad array of critical and complex problems and will be responsible for recruiting and developing our Strategic Operations function as we continue to scale. They will have 3 direct reports and oversee a team of 7. The role reports directly to the COO.The ideal candidate will be data-driven and analytical, highly collaborative, skilled in developing business relationships, and have experience in operations. She/he/they should be highly detail-oriented, able to manage many projects and initiatives simultaneously and see and build the bigger picture for an exciting future.Responsibilities and DutiesLead O Positiv's most critical strategic operations projects across the supply chain - defining and scoping new projects, including retail and international expansion, leading analysis and execution, and presenting insights and results to the COO and Executive TeamManage O Positiv's three key operations functions - procurement, fulfillment and logistics, and supply planningContinue to manage and build the Strategic Operations team at O Positiv - hiring and developing a high performing team to support our rapid growthLead strategic sourcing - identifying new suppliers, manufacturers, and packers to support new product launch goals and working with our existing suppliers to improve quality and reduce costOversee manufacturer / packer / packaging operations in the supply chain with procurement team - managing day-to-day relationships and processing including ordering, quality, testing, and cost optimizationSupport demand and supply planning with Supply Planner - working closely with Finance, Marketing and Commercial teams to optimize inventory planning and managementPartner with Commercial and Operations team to ensure retail launches and BAU operations are successful (e.g. in store marketing displays, inventory and PO planning, 3PL and EDI management, etc.)Support freight / logistics / fulfillment management with Fulfillment Operations team - oversee relationship with our 3PL, managing operational performance, and lead analysis to identify and execute improvement opportunitiesPartner with Product Development team on bringing new products to market by working with manufacturersRun ad hoc analyses and support project management of various key initiativesBe highly proactive in monitoring and analysing performance to identify and resolve potential issues earlyBe highly proactive in identifying opportunities to improve performance including cost, quality, and accuracyBe a leader in our operations team and help develop the people and technology infrastructure required for a high performing Strategic Operations function in a consistently growing and evolving roleQualifications and SkillsExperience:Bachelor's Degree and equivalent work experience in a highly analytical role7+ years of experience in management consulting or a large CPG / Retailer or a startup with experience in operations (experience with manufacturers, or suppliers, or retailers is a bonus)Startup / e-commerce / supplements experience or passion is a plusInterpersonal:Strong leadership & communication skills: listen, reflect, proactively learn, and thoughtfully mentorAbility to work effectively with different groups of individuals - a team playerAbility to manage multiple moving pieces - hard working, organized, and results oriented individualStrong time management and prioritization skillsExcitement for startups and building a company from the ground upHours and CompensationThe anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $180,000 - $210,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.Job Type: Full-timePay based on prior experiencePosition will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles - in person (Mon-Thurs in office/Friday remote)Benefits & PerksFlexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness DaysMonthly Social HoursMedical, Vision, and Dental Coverage401K with matchingMonthly Fitness ReimbursementAn environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managersClick here to view our Applicant Privacy PolicyO Positiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.O Positiv believes in the power of building a diverse and culturally inclusive team. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our teams. We're driven to build a workplace based on inclusive behaviors and equitable systems, where all employees can bring their authentic selves, feel engaged, and share their perspectives as a valued member of O Positiv.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-19