Operations Manager, Factor Procurement

Operations Manager, Factor ProcurementLocation: This is a hybrid role to one of our following sites: Chicago, New York City or Goodyear, AZWe believe that health and wellness starts with food and what you put into your body. Our goal is to help our customers achieve their health and wellness goals. We focus on being physically fit and healthy with nutritious, purposeful eating. We want to help real people achieve real results without sacrificing time and energy trying to sort through the overwhelming amount of information.We use the freshest, highest quality ingredients available, and our in-house culinary team is constantly working to optimize the nutritional value of every single meal. Meals arrive fresh and are fully prepared- simply heat in the microwave or oven and enjoy!Job Description:You will...Own the flawless execution of the operations plan, for all categories, sites and brands in your Pod(s). We aim to have 0 missed boxes, 0 ingredient subs, and 0 costing overages due to procurement related misses. The Operations Manager's role is directly responsible for overseeing ops projects from inception to completion and measuring success. It is also expected to foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee development, alongside the goal of driving both cost efficiencies and quality improvements. Lead the identification of key process bottlenecks and operational risks developing and executing corrective action plans that focus on continuous improvement and long-term value creation. Partner with Procurement leadership on long-term strategy across Operations and Strategy.Key Responsibilities:Manage escalations (from production facilities, vendors, or etc) quickly and efficiently through a structured approach and effective and comprehensive communicationExecute weekly opsManage completion of accurate weekly costing, scrubbing, and invoice approvals; support finance processes weekly and monthly through research. Execute credits, refunds, RTVs effectively.Ensure that launch is completed on time and accurately for all SKUsManage tickets and communications - responses are quick, comprehensive, and issues are closed out.Manage PO placement, communication, improvements and issue resolutionServe as primary POC for DC communications, questions, ad-hoc training, escalations, and problem resolutionPTO management and coverageIdentify and track week-over-week trends, with data. Brainstorm solutions to resolve, and work on resolving with Sr Manager / AD.Communicate effectivelyBuild relationships and processes with production facilities and strategy teamsEncourage clear, strong, comprehensive communication with the teamOwn continuous improvement projects autonomously from end to endIdentify opportunities in current process using data-driven approachCollaborate with various internal and/or external stakeholdersBuild and manage Project Management PlanRoll out changes smoothly and track success metricsYou are...A team player and leader– You favor team victories over individual success. You are able to build strong relationships and bring the team together. You are a positive driver of change- challenge the status quo and bring ideas to the tableA strong communicator and facilitator – You are able to synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems and facilitate group discussion to reach alignmentA structured problem solver guided by process - You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to your work.Intellectually curious – You love to understand why things are the way they are, how things work, and challenge the status quo. You are not afraid to get into the weeds so we can build our way out of themData driven and detail oriented- you leverage data and insights and set a high bar for your team ensuring work is double checked before publishedAgile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are comfortable working autonomously and prioritizing and re-prioritizing to ensure we are meeting our business objectivesAt a minimum, you have...A Bachelor's degree is required5+ years of purchasing or other relevant leadership experience, preferably in produce, protein, or other food products.Vast knowledge and interest in foodQuantitative and analytical experience (either through education or professional experience) including solid comfort in Excel.You'll get...Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participationGenerous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off$0 monthly premium and other flexible health plansAmazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscriptionEmergency child and adult care servicesSnacks & monthly catered lunchesCollaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven companyThis job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.New York Pay Range $101,000 — $117,000 USD Arizona Pay Range $88,000 — $102,000 USD Illinois Pay Range $95,000 — $110,000 USD