Remote Senior Director of Operations & Supply Chain – Beverage

Liquor.com; North Carolina; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquor.com is seeking a Senior Director of Operations and Supply Chain (CPG) to build and lead end-to-end operations for a new beverage brand. You will own the product life cycle from commercialization and sourcing through production, inventory, warehousing, shipping and replenishment, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance and manufacturing.

This hands-on leader must translate forecasts into production and supply plans, manage co-manufacturers and external partners, and drive efficiency,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operations, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Direct beverage manufacturing experience required (RTD/NA beverages or packaging).
• Experience with commercialization through production and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operations from commercialization through production, delivery and replenishment.
• Build the supply chain, vendor network and operating processes to launch and scale the business.
• Translate forecasts into production and supply plans, including capacity and scheduling.
• Manage sourcing and external partners across ingredients, packaging, co-manufacturers, warehouses, 3PLs and freight.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product commercialization, formats, and production requirements.
• Partner with quality, regulatory and technical resources on food safety and compliance.
• Own inventory, warehousing, fulfillment and transportation across channels.
• Own key components of COGS and landed cost, and manage KPIs across production and cost.

Skills

End-to-end operations

Supply chain management

Beverage manufacturing

Vendor negotiation

Production planning

Financial judgment

Project management

Job description

Liquor.com is seeking a Senior Director of Operations and Supply Chain (CPG) to build and lead end-to-end operations for a new beverage brand. You will own the product life cycle from commercialization and sourcing through production, inventory, warehousing, shipping and replenishment, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance and manufacturing.

This hands-on leader must translate forecasts into production and supply plans, manage co-manufacturers and external partners, and drive efficiency,