Associate Operations Manager, Protein
Title: Associate Operations Manager, Protein
You will …
- Lead a Procurement Pod/ Region’s operations managing weekly execution and deadlines. Weekly operations include weekly PO placement, freight management, and costing
- Lead a team of 3-8 buyers. Coach team, hold weekly 1:1s and partner with OM to build development plans and provide feedback.
- Lead training and onboarding for new buyers in the pod
- Partner with distribution center(s) and 3PL(s) in the region to manage weekly inventory and ensure that all SKUs are delivered in full, in quality, and on time.
- Lead escalations with DC and strategy teams and problem solving for critical issues in pod/region
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and change management.
- Drive consistency across pods, including adherence to tools and processes like BluJay, IMT, HighJump, Shipwell, and Ticketing Tool.
- Obsessed with food!
- Analytical and a problem-solving zealot
- Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment
- Entrepreneurial and can make things happen
- Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with constant change and limited direction
- Comfortable making split-second decisions with far reaching consequences
- Passionate about our business and committed to its growth
- A Bachelor’s degree is required
- 2+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in produce, protein, or other food products
- Vast knowledge and interest in food
- Quantitative and analytical experience(either through education or professional experience) including solid comfort in Excel
- Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
- Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
- Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
- Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year