Operations Manager – Food & Beverage CPG (Part-Time)

Sasha's Roots; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Sasha’s Roots is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, logistics, and financial planning for a growing food & beverage CPG brand. This role is remote (US-based) and part-time (20–25 hours per week) with a path to full-time as the business scales.

You’ll collaborate with the founder, co‑manufacturer, fulfillment partners, and accounting to build scalable systems, optimize costs, and drive profitable growth across DTC, Amazon, and retail channels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations, supply chain, or business management in food/CPG preferred.
• Experience with co-manufacturers, 3PLs, and logistics providers.
• Strong inventory management, demand planning, COGS, and unit economics knowledge.
• Budgeting, financial forecasting, and maintaining financial models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing & supply chain with co‑manufacturers (Mexico) and production scheduling.
• Manage logistics including freight, warehouses, and 3PL partnerships; oversee Amazon/Shopify fulfillment.
• Forecast inventory, track costs (COGS, landed costs) and maintain budgets.
• Develop scalable processes for DTC, Amazon, and retail channels; monitor profitability.
• Collaborate with founder and accounting for budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Support wholesale/distributor onboarding and retail expansion operations.

Skills

Operations management

Supply chain

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel/Sheets

Independent startup work

Tools

Shopify

Amazon FBA/MCF

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Operations Manager – Food & Beverage CPG (Part-Time)

Company: Sasha’s Roots

Location: Remote (US-based)

Employment Type: Part-Time (20–25 hours per week)

Compensation: $4,000–$5,500/month, depending on experience

Growth Opportunity: Potential to transition into a full-time role

About Sasha’s Roots

Sasha’s Roots is an emerging better-for-you snack brand creating vegetable chips made from real vegetables, with no added oil. We’re preparing to launch across DTC, Amazon, and retail channels, with ambitious plans to grow nationwide.

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Operations Manager to help oversee our day-to‑day operations and build the systems needed to scale.

This is an opportunity to join a brand at an early stage, work directly with the founder, and play an important role in shaping how the business grows.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for managing and coordinating key aspects of the business, from manufacturing and supply chain to inventory, logistics, and financial planning.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, highly organized, financially minded, and comfortable working independently. You should be someone who takes ownership, follows through on tasks, and enjoys solving problems rather than simply providing advice.

You’ll work closely with our founder, co‑manufacturer, fulfillment partners, sales agencies, and accounting team to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

• Manage relationships and ongoing communication with our co‑manufacturer in Mexico.
• Coordinate production schedules, purchase orders, and manufacturing timelines.
• Oversee packaging suppliers, production planning, and quality control coordination.
• Monitor production costs, lead times, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure manufacturing deadlines are met and proactively address any issues.

Logistics & Fulfillment

• Coordinate the movement of finished goods from Mexico into the US.
• Manage relationships with freight providers, warehouses, and third‑party logistics partners.
• Oversee Amazon FBA/MCF and Shopify fulfillment operations.
• Evaluate fulfillment options and identify opportunities to reduce shipping and storage costs.
• Ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.

Inventory & Financial Planning

• Manage inventory forecasting, stock levels, and replenishment planning.
• Maintain and regularly update the company’s financial model, including sales forecasts, expenses, and cash flow projections.
• Track COGS, landed costs, manufacturing expenses, and fulfillment costs.
• Prepare and monitor operational budgets to ensure spending stays aligned with business goals.
• Analyze profitability across DTC, Amazon, and retail channels.
• Evaluate the financial impact of different production, logistics, and distribution options.
• Work closely with the founder and accounting team on budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Provide regular financial and operational updates to support business decisions.

Retail & Distribution

• Support the operational side of retail expansion and distributor onboarding.
• Coordinate wholesale purchase orders, inventory allocation, and deliveries.
• Work with retail sales partners to ensure products are available and ready for distribution.
• Manage retailer and distributor operational requirements, including documentation and logistics.
• Help establish efficient processes as the brand expands into new retail accounts.

General Operations & Project Management

• Build and improve internal processes, workflows, and operational systems.
• Coordinate with external partners and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Track deadlines, follow up on outstanding tasks, and keep the founder updated.
• Identify operational challenges early and take initiative to resolve them.
• Help develop scalable systems that support the company’s long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or business management, preferably within food and beverage CPG.
• Experience working with co‑manufacturers, 3PLs, and logistics providers.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, COGS, and unit economics.
• Experience with budgeting, financial forecasting, and maintaining financial models.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including financial and operational reporting.
• Familiarity with Amazon fulfillment, Shopify, and wholesale distribution.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects independently in a startup environment.
• Experience with international manufacturing and cross‑border logistics is a plus.
• Previous experience at an emerging or high‑growth CPG brand is strongly preferred.

What We’re Looking For

Beyond experience, we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building businesses.

Someone who is resourceful, detail‑oriented, and takes initiative without needing constant direction.

You should be comfortable switching between strategic planning and hands‑on execution, whether that’s reviewing production costs, following up with a manufacturer, updating financial projections, or coordinating a shipment.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can take ownership of operations and become a reliable, long‑term part of our growing team.

Why Join Sasha’s Roots?

• Join an emerging food brand at an exciting stage of growth.
• Work directly with the founder and have a meaningful impact on business decisions.
• Take ownership of operations and help build the company’s infrastructure.
• Flexible, remote, part‑time working arrangement.
• Opportunity to grow into a full‑time leadership position as the business expands.