Unbox a better lawn. We’re a venture-funded, Boulder-based startup that’s reinventing the lawn and garden space through a lens of e-commerce and technology. Our data-driven service and products help Americans across the country turn their yards into verdant, sustainable ecosystems, without all the toxic stuff. (Think custom meal kits for lawns - minus all the tedious chopping!)
We are backed by a group of experienced investors and advisors, and following out Series A raise, we are now looking for the right people to join our core team. Together, we will disrupt an industry by building cutting-edge greenfield products that help people and the environment.
If you don’t want to take our word for it, check out the article on us in FastCompany!
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and proven Head of Supply Chain to work closely with the leadership team to drive key aspects of supply chain for our early stage but rapidly growing company. The role will involve day-to-day developing, executing, and improving processes, tools, and systems that encompass forecasting, sourcing, procurement, outsourced manufacturing, inventory management, 3PL management, fulfillment, logistics. The ideal candidate is able to work nimbly as part of a small team focused on launching new products and services while strategically implementing practices for future growth. This is an opportunity to come in at the ground level of a fast-paced startup, directly impact the company’s trajectory, and be a key contributor to a team that’s changing an industry for the better.
Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
- Own supply chain activities and initiatives, including supply plans, production scheduling, purchase order management, and fulfillment
- Maintain key relationships across suppliers and other network partners
- Source and develop new products and components
- Oversee transportation domestically and internationally
- Implement and improve operational systems such as inventory and order management software; design and test integration to Sunday’s tech platform
- Measure and drive cost of goods to meet mid- and long-term goals
- Evaluate and improve supply chain performance including gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics
- Work cross functionally with other departments within the company on various projects
Qualifications
- +7 years of progressive experience supply chain
- Must possess functional expertise across sourcing, outsourced manufacturing, 3PL logistics, and cost optimizingÂ
- Relevant experience in consumer / physical goods industry
- Experience in ecommerce, direct-to-consumer business
- Ideally has experiencing sourcing from and managing international suppliers
Prior knowledge or experience in lawns and gardens not required. We're excited and proud of our new approach to this industry, and thus are looking for talent from a wide range of backgrounds to bring fresh, new perspectives!
Other Skills and Qualifications
- Key characteristics: detail-oriented, assiduous, drive for results, positive, collaborative, flexible, transparent, passion for learning, and empathetic
- Ability to prioritize and drive many projects simultaneously with sense of urgency
- Roll up the sleeves, positive, can-do spirit! You look forward to being part of a small, scrappy team and are willing to pitch in with whatever needs to get done
Perks:
- Be a core member of a small, focused, innovative team
- Help make critical decisions that will drive success
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits: covering employee premiums 100%; spouse/family 50%Â
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) program upcoming
- Located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado
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