Founding Operations Manager - MRP

Mucho Brands; New York (NY); Remote; USD 72,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup in the meal replacement sector is seeking a Founding Operations Manager to drive operational excellence. This role offers the chance to shape the foundational processes of a fast-growing brand, ensuring smooth product flow from suppliers to customers. You will tackle daily challenges, optimize inventory, and enhance logistics while collaborating with a dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to influence a company's growth trajectory and be rewarded with equity and bonuses. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a build-mode environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

$300/month co-working voucher

Equity compensation

Flexible work location

In-person onboarding in NYC

Quick path to promotion

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex systems with minimal errors.
• Experience optimizing operations for cost and efficiency.
• Ability to manage high volumes of vendors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management to ensure minimal stock-outs.
• Manage procurement and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate logistics and troubleshoot issues with 3PL.

Skills

Inventory Management

Logistics Coordination

Purchasing

Problem Solving

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP Software

MRP Software

WMS (Shiphero)

Spreadsheets

Job description

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Founder of Mucho & Halftone Studios | Selling Meal Bars

Founding Operations Manager - MRP

Full-Time | Remote | Early-Stage | CPG/DTC

Mucho is a category leader in “meal replacements” and one of the fastest-growing startups in CPG. We officially launched 2024 and are already expected to end year 1 with $5MM in revenue. Our flagship product is a high-protein, nutritionally complete meal replacement bar — designed to provide a convenient meal without compromising on taste or nutrition.

We’re building a best-in-class DTC/Ecom brand, and behind every good growth story is an exceptional ops backbone. That’s where you come in.

The Role:

I’m looking for a Founding Operations Manager to take ownership of the behind the scenes: inventory, logistics, and purchasing. You’ll be my right hand in making sure product flows smoothly from raw material suppliers → factory → warehouse → customers.

This is a unique opportunity to be the first ops hire at a fast-growing brand. You’ll help lay the groundwork for everything operational — including systems, vendors, and process.

This is not a cushy job. You’ll be solving problems daily, wearing many hats, and handling real-time fires. But you’ll also get exposure to how a company is built from the inside out, with compensation tied directly to the growth you help unlock.

At the end of the day, you will have one main goal — to make sure that we have enough inventory to meet hyper-growth.

What You’ll Own:

Inventory Management

• Ensure minimal stock-outs while maintaining JIT production schedules
• Align with the CEO & Head of Growth to reach consensus on demand/supply planning
• Build production schedules and purchasing schedules based off inventory levels, forecasting, & budgets
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies and manage SKU-level reporting
• Ensure that stock is well-distributed across SKU assortment & pack varieties
• Assist in operating cash-flow reporting based on purchasing & sell-through scenarios

Purchasing & Supply Chain

• Manage procurement of ingredients, packaging, and flavors
• Place and track POs with suppliers and co-manufacturers
• Build vendor relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate w/ the Product Team & Sourcing Coordinator on vendor requirements & feasibility

Logistics

• Coordinate shipments to and from our 3PL & Co-Man
• Track inbound and outbound freight
• Troubleshoot SLA or billing issues w/ 3PL
• WMS management (we use Shiphero)

Ops Infrastructure

• Create scalable systems via spreadsheets, ERP, MRP, & IMS software.
• Work cross-functionally with growth, finance, and product to make operations seamless
• Help prepare for new SKU launches, retail partnerships, and scale
• Use mental models & methodologies for process improvement

The Ideal Candidate:

You don’t need a fancy resume — but you do need grit, accountability, and extreme ownership. You should love solving problems, keeping things organized, and making stuff happen.

You should have proven experience in:

• Managing complex systems with little error
• Managing high volume of vendors
• Optimizing ops for cost/lead time/ process efficiency

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with physical products (CPG, DTC, warehouse, retail, or manufacturing)
• Worked at a startup or built your own thing
• Strong systems mind (spreadsheet wizard, process optimizer, tool builder)
• A real obsession with reliability, structure, and precision

Details:

• Total Compensation: $72k-$150k/yr
• We are looking for an ownership mentality and compensate accordingly; expect higher equity + bonus compensation
• $300/month co-working voucher
• Expect long days, weekend work, and a high sense of urgency — this is a build mode role
• You’ll be trained on anything you don’t yet know — but you need to bring energy, curiosity, and hustle
• 1 week long in-person onboarding in NYC + ~10 days of travel throughout the year
• Flexibility in location, but preference for NYC
• Quick path to promotion (Director/VP level)

ATTENTION:

If this sounds like you, email me directly at [e-mail] with a few sentences on why you’re the right person for this role, along with your resume.

Use subject line: Ops Manager Job Application

Only applications sent via email will be considered.

Let’s build something big.

• — Robert, Founder of Mucho

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Retail

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