Little Secrets (www.sharelittlesecrets.com) was founded in 2014 by Chris Mears, a veteran of the natural product world with the mission to create the next iconic chocolate brand in Colorado. We are passionate about making mind blowingly delicious natural chocolate. We are sold in over 5,000 locations and most recently launched in Whole Foods nationwide in 2018 and expecting significant expansion in 2020. This is a tremendous opportunity to get in on the ground floor with an experienced team and private equity capital backed start-up. 

• Optimize supply chain capabilities in co-packer production, procurement and sourcing
• Negotiate sourcing contracts for vendors and co-packers
• Work closely with Marketing to develop and commercialize New Product Innovation and bring on new co-packer capabilities
• Lead production planning, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and inventory management functions
• Identify and execute margin improvement opportunities throughout the supply chain 
• Responsible for the design and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met during production 
• Develop and maintain useful raw material, packaging, and finished product specifications 
• Continuously improve all aspects of product quality through regular GMP audits of copackers, vendors, and distributors 
• Maintain compliance with nutritional labeling and product package claims 
• Maintain/develop all required product certifications (e.g., Non-GMO Project, Fair Trade, Kosher, etc.) 
• Develop and issue manufacturing instructions for new products and processes 
• Oversee food safety and quality programs 
• Ensure that flawless crisis management procedures are in place and tested 
• Serve as a liaison between vendors, copackers, and customers on quality initiatives 

• Key member of S&OP process 
• Oversee the order processing and fulfillment functions 
• Manage inventory of all raw materials, packaging and finished goods 
• Responsible for management of the company’s supply chain 
• Ensure current suppliers have adequate capacity to meet company’s growth trajectory and capabilities to launch new products, anticipate capacity needs and capital requirements 
• Seek out new suppliers to improve the reliability and efficiency of the Company’s supply chain 

• Manage and develop high performing teams including a Supply Chain Manager, Customer Service Manager and a Project Manager who supports innovation and customer service 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management, MBA preferred 
• At least 10 years of industry supply chain experience with five years in a senior leadership capacity 
• Experience developing and implementing supply chain capabilities with meaningful impact 
• Strong knowledge of product development and commercialization of new items. 
• Significant experience in logistics management 
• Extensive knowledge of food safety and quality assurance experience with food manufacturers and a working knowledge of product development Knowledge, Skills And Abilities 
• Effective leader with proven and creative ability to meet objectives 
• Strong business acumen and influencing abilities 
• Organized and solution-oriented 
• History of delivering high quality results 
• Flexible and able to prioritize and manage change while meeting objectives and deadlines 
• Focused on guest experience and internally service-oriented 
• Analytical/problem solving 
• Strong verbal and written communication 
• Effectively builds professional internal and external relationships 

• This person must possess the highest levels of integrity and character with a limitless amount of energy and creativity. Do the right thing when no one else is looking 
• Act like an owner and proactively deliver results
• A strong desire and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Process oriented individual who thrives on developing and improving processes
• Team oriented, collegial, and collaborative traits a must
• Strong analytical skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of communicating complex problems in a simplified manner
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, aggressive, collaborative and challenging startup environment