DTC Operations Manager

Lindt; Tracy (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 137,800; Full time

Job summary

Lindt is seeking a DTC Operations Manager based in Tracy, California. This position acts as the primary liaison between Ghirardelli's commercial team and operations, focusing on ensuring fulfillment delivers on financial goals and brand priorities.

The ideal candidate will lead process improvements and manage KPIs while collaborating cross-functionally. This role offers a salary range of $106,000 - $137,800.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in eCommerce/marketplace operations.
• Proven success managing vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact between Ghirardelli commercial team and operations.
• Govern service level agreements and performance metrics.
• Monitor and report fulfillment KPIs to the DTC team.

Skills

eCommerce/marketplace operations

vendor relationship management

analytical skills

communication skills

SAP ERP

WMS understanding

Magento/Shopify knowledge

Job description

## DTC Operations ManagerAplikujremote type: Hybrydowylocations: Tracy, Californiatime type: Pelny etatposted on: Opublikowano dzisiajjob requisition id: JR102149**WHO WE ARE** At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to *Making Life A Bite Better* inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.**Job Summary**Reporting to the Sr. Manager of DTC, the DTC Operations Manager serves as the key liaison between the Ghirardelli commercial team and operations.This role ensures that our DTC fulfillment operations deliver on brand priorities and financial goals through effective partnership management, operational governance, and continuous improvement.The Operations Manager bridges the gap between internal stakeholders (eCommerce, Customer Service, Operations, IT, Finance, Product) and Fulfillment to ensure smooth execution, proactive communication, and data-driven performance oversight.(This position represents the business interests of Ghirardelli, ensuring fulfillment operations meet or exceed service, cost, and quality expectations).* Serve as the primary point of contact between Ghirardelli commercial team and operations for all fulfillment and logistics initiatives* Govern service level agreements (SLAs), contracts and performance metrics* Escalate operational issues and track resolutions* Ensure data accuracy and operational transparency between systems and stakeholders* Drive alignment between business priorities and logistics execution* Individual contributor (no direct reports)**Operations Relationship & Governance*** Govern SLA compliance, KPI tracking and performance scorecards* Facilitate weekly operational check-ins and monthly/quarterly business reviews* Escalate and track resolution of service and performance issues**Performance & Data Management*** Monitor and report fulfillment KPIs to DTC team* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning if targets are missed* Ensure clean data flow between ERP, OMS and fulfillment systems**Cross Functional Alignment*** Collaborate with DTC and Finance teams on volume and labor planning* Represent DTC logistics in broader Ghirardelli and Lindt North America supply chain and business planning meetings* Manage supplies forecast (ice packs, liners, etc)* Coordinate with IT on ticketing, integrations and process improvements* Partner with Customer Service on order related issues* Liaise with Customer Service and Fulfillment on B2B orders, address list and order customizations**Project & Process Management*** Lead process improvement workstreams involving fulfillment operations* Document workflows, SOPs and escalation protocols to ensure operational consistency* Identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities across logistics network in partnership with Lindt USA and Lindt North America* Accountable for Product inventory, new product launches and Gift building schedules, especially during Q4**Brand Standards*** Ensure operations adhere to brand standards (packaging, sustainability, user experience)* 4+ years in eCommerce/marketplace operations* Proven success managing vendor relationships* Strong analytical skills* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills* Advanced understanding of SAP ERP, OMS and WMS* Foundational understanding of eCommerce platforms (Magento/Shopify* Based in Tracy, with bi-monthly trips to HQ in San Leandro* Occasional walking and standing during on-site visits to warehouse facilities (required use of PPE)* Occasional lifting of materials or product up to 25lbs* Ability to travel occasionally to other fulfillment locations (East Coast* Exposure to warehouse environments (temperature variations, noise, material handling equipment)* May require flexible scheduling during peak seasonSalary Range: $106,000 - $137,800