About the Role
The Senior Supply Chain Manager is the operational owner of Atlas Coffee Club’s end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution. This role ensures an efficient, scalable, and cost-effective supply chain across sourcing, procurement, inventory management, production planning, logistics, fulfillment support, supplier management, and transportation.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of the company’s supply chain.
- Lead and execute the company’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Own the monthly S&OP process, including Demand Review, Supply Review, Inventory Review, operational constraints, capacity planning, and production plan meetings.
- Translate projections into actionable purchasing and production plans.
- Ensure the Production Manager has a clear, efficient, and accurate production schedule.
- Own the production planning process, translating demand forecasts into purchasing and production plans.
- Develop and implement scalable supply chain processes to support growth.
- Support supply chain initiatives for new product launches, operational expansion, automation projects, and strategic business initiatives.
- Implement systems and workflows to convert Shopify order demand into a clear production plan.
- Develop and maintain a monthly finished goods build-ahead process to unlock operational efficiencies while minimizing inventory exposure and overproduction risk.
- Work closely with the Production Manager to improve production scheduling efficiency, labor utilization, inventory staging, and throughput planning.
- Develop inventory allocation plans across D2C, Amazon FBA, and wholesale channels.
- Own inventory policy, safety stock strategy, inventory turns, and excess & obsolete inventory reduction plan.
- Host a Q3 holiday planning session to present a detailed fulfillment plan.
- Own all supplier relationships outside of green coffee procurement.
- Source, vet, negotiate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring contingency suppliers are in place.
- Conduct quarterly supplier audits to mitigate supply disruption risks.
- Conduct quarterly pricing audits across all vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
- Conduct bi-annual packaging and supplies audits.
- Build strategic supplier partnerships focused on cost optimization, quality improvement, and operational reliability.
- Own purchasing strategy for all materials excluding green coffee contracting.
- Approve all PO commitments and manage supplier risk.
- Communicate upcoming roasted coffee needs for production.
- Manage inbound logistics execution to ensure coffee arrives onsite as required.
- Coordinate freight scheduling with importers, carriers, warehouses, and transportation providers.
- Own all parcel carrier relationships and annual carrier negotiations.
- Conduct annual freight and parcel RFPs.
- Monitor parcel carrier performance to ensure delivery speed targets are met.
- Partner with carriers and logistics providers to optimize shipping costs, delivery speed, and operational reliability.
- Own end-to-end inventory management processes across raw materials, green coffee, packaging, and finished goods.
- Oversee and be accountable for monthly inventory audits and resolving inventory variances.
- Lead monthly Green coffee inventory review meetings.
- Ensure all BOM’s are properly created, maintained, and updated within Unleashed ERP.
- Maintain a rolling 24-month capacity model and recommend equipment additions and warehouse expansion requirements.
- Partner with system developers to ensure inventory synchronization between Shopify, Unleashed, and operational systems.
- Drive continuous improvements in inventory accuracy, traceability, and reporting.
- Align Amazon demand forecasts and inventory planning with the Director of Platforms and Production Manager.
- Manage co-manufacturer relationships to ensure quality, production, and delivery standards are met.
- Ensure raw materials and roasted coffee are allocated for the Production Manager.
- Develop and maintain supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting.
- Track and report metrics related to inventory accuracy, fill rates, supplier performance, freight costs, production attainment, and service levels.
- Identify opportunities for automation, cost reduction, and operational scalability.
- Support long-term operational planning through data analysis and forecasting.
- Develop processes and reporting tools that improve visibility across the supply chain.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or related field required.
- 5+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, logistics, inventory planning, or operations experience.
- Experience within D2C ecommerce, food manufacturing, subscription commerce, consumer packaged goods, or vertically integrated operations strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of S&OP, inventory planning, forecasting, procurement, logistics, and supplier management.
- Experience managing ERP systems and inventory management software; Unleashed ERP experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
Skills
- S&OP
- Inventory Planning
- Forecasting
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Supplier Management
- ERP Systems
- Inventory Management Software
- Unleashed ERP
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Data Analysis
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Negotiation
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Operational Leadership
- Process Improvement Mindset
Experience Level
- 5+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, logistics, inventory planning, or operations experience.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or related field required.
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 - $130,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 401k
- Free Coffee and Tea
