Operations Director (E-commerce Brand) [387]

Remotivate; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DTC E-commerce brand is seeking a D2C Director of Operations to oversee global operations and supply chain. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in operations, preferably within the DTC/e-commerce sector. This full-time remote role offers a chance to scale operational systems and drive growth initiatives within a fast-paced environment. This position presents long-term potential for equity and international travel opportunities.

Benefits

Paid international travel

Flexible remote-first work culture

Long-term equity potential

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in operations, logistics, or supply chain in DTC/e-commerce brands.
• Proven track record of building scalable systems.
• Experience managing international supply chains and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize supply chain and fulfillment operations.
• Implement scalable systems and SOPs.
• Lead key growth initiatives including Amazon expansion.

Skills

Operations experience

Supply chain management

Builder mindset

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Proficiency with Shopify

Communication skills

Tools

Google Sheets

Looker Studio

Notion

Job description

The Panda Drum is a fast-scaling E-commerce DTC brand built around our flagship instrument – the steel tongue drum – with over 100,000 customers worldwide. In just 3 years, we’ve grown to 25–50 team members across Poland, the EU, the US, the Philippines, and China, and surpassed 8 figures in annual revenue, selling primarily in the US market. Our success is driven by world-class marketing, community-driven content, and continuous product innovation.

We’re looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial D2C Director of Operations to serve as the CEO’s right hand and second-in-command. This role is central to scaling Panda Drum’s global operations, supply chain, and fulfillment while driving cost efficiency and systemization. The ideal candidate isn’t a corporate “process admin” - you’re a builder-operator: someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, builds systems from the ground up, and treats the business like it’s your own. You’ll oversee operations across supply chain, fulfillment, and vendor management, while also running point on key growth initiatives (Amazon, wholesale, licensing, subscriptions). When the CEO is not in the room, you’re the one running the business.

This is a full-time, remote role with CET overlap.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5–10+ years in operations, logistics, or supply chain, specifically in DTC/e-commerce brands in the $10M–$50M revenue range.
• Proven track record of building scalable systems (dashboards, SOPs, reporting) - not just maintaining corporate processes.
• Hands‑on experience managing international supply chains (China, US, EU), 3PLs, and vendors.
• Strong financial acumen: margins, landed costs, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Builder mindset: you roll up your sleeves, fix what’s broken, then scale it.
• Comfort with chaos and urgency - making fast decisions, firefighting, and then creating structure.
• Experience leading lean teams (3–15 people) in start‑up or scale‑up environments.
• Proficiency with tools like Shopify, Amazon, Notion, Slack, n8n, AI tools, and reporting dashboards (Google Sheets/Looker Studio/ERP).
• Excellent communication with internal teams and external partners across geographies.
• Flexibility to travel internationally (China, US, EU) a few times per year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize supply chain, fulfillment, vendor relationships, and customer support operations.
• Implement scalable systems, dashboards, and SOPs for real‑time visibility, efficiency, and growth.
• Manage cost efficiency across gross margins, landed costs, fulfillment expenses, and vendor terms.
• Lead key growth initiatives: Amazon expansion, wholesale channel roll‑out, subscription app scaling, and licensing partnerships.
• Build, mentor, and manage a lean, high‑performing team (3–5 initially, scaling to 10–15) across Operations, Product, and Sales support.
• Act as the CEO’s second‑in‑command, ensuring the business runs smoothly and operational fires are minimized.
• Drive performance tracking and reporting through data‑driven metrics and dashboards (Google Sheets, Looker Studio, ERP).
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to align operational execution with strategic growth goals.
• Ensure high levels of communication and accountability with vendors, 3PLs, and international partners (China, US, EU).
• Maintain flexibility and urgency in responding to critical operational issues, including outside regular hours when necessary.
• Transition from Head of Operations to COO within 12–18 months.
• Long‑term potential for equity/ownership stake based on results.
• Direct exposure to global growth projects: licensing (Disney, Warner Bros.), subscription apps, wholesale expansion.
• Paid international travel (China, US, EU).
• Work alongside top‑tier e‑commerce consultants and operators from $100M+ brands.
• Flexible, remote‑first work culture with focus on results over hours.

This Position Is Perfect For You If…

You take ownership.

You treat the business as if it’s your own - you don’t just manage tasks, you own outcomes, solve problems, and drive results without waiting for direction.

You build scalable systems.

You think in processes, not patches. You create SOPs, dashboards, and workflows that keep operations running smoothly and can scale as the business grows.

You thrive in fast‑paced environments.

When things move quickly and priorities shift, you stay calm, adapt, and keep execution on track without losing focus..

Our hiring process is made up of four parts, so please be aware that you will need to dedicate time to a questionnaire, a video, and two 1‑on‑1 interviews.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!