Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager

OLLY; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager to lead supplier relationships and drive supply chain strategies. This role demands a strong background in supply chain management, particularly in gummy manufacturing, along with exceptional negotiation and analytical skills. You will be responsible for creating and executing a strategic plan, managing supplier performance, and ensuring continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Join a fun and inspiring team that values collaboration and innovation, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, medical coverage, and more.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical coverage

4 weeks PTO + paid holidays

12 Mental Health Days

100% Paid parental leave

Annual Bonus

401(k) plan with Employer Match

Hybrid Work

Wellness Stipends

Cell Phone Stipends

Free product

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in supply chain management, especially in CPG.
• Experience in negotiations, contracts, and managing complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and execute supply agreements.
• Create KPIs and deliver cost savings goals for the company.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Thinking

Gummy Manufacturing

Contract Management

Planning

Logistics

Customer Service

Lean Certification

APICS Certification

Job description

THE ROLE: SR. CONTRACT MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Our Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships for a defined product category, as well as possessing a strong understanding of the supply network across the Supply Chain. This position requires superior business negotiation and communication skills, analytical/problem-solving abilities, strategy ownership, a partnership-first mentality, and a demonstrated ability to deliver and implement new supply chain programs to support a rapidly scaling business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ownership and accountability of Contract Manufacturing partner(s) of an assigned product category – gummy experience required.
• Deliver relationship management to support high performing requirement standards of service, cost, quality and innovation needs for Olly.
• Create and own execution of an ongoing 3-year plan to support a supply base strategy of an assigned product category.
• Trusted go-to point of escalation for cross-functional partners to ensure resolution of any business needed deliverable opportunities.
• Support sourcing events of new suppliers as needed to ensure supply base strategies are realized in areas of innovation, service, capacity and cost.
• Deliver cost savings goals for Olly.
• Deliver supplier relationship management business reviews for Contract Manufacturers for assigned product category.
• Create KPIs for all primary suppliers based on input from Finance, Supply Chain and Sales.
• Execute and/or renew supply agreements and negotiations, while maintaining key metrics in contract database to support the Olly business.
• Partner closely with Finance teams to ensure accuracy of payment terms, standard costs, PPV, and invoicing.
• Act as a key player to support continuous improvement process for a rapidly scaling OPS team.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in supply chain and supplier management, and someone who thrives in a quickly growing environment with great communication across functions.

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

• 5-10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management in CPG.
• Proven experience in negotiations, contracts and agreements.
• Experience owning and managing a complex end-to-end supply chain.
• Specific experience in gummy manufacturing required.
• Background in Planning, Logistics and Customer Service.
• Lean, APICS or CPSM Certification or training a plus.
• Ability to be a collaborative team member in a dynamic growth environment.
• Ability to step away from the details and share the big picture impact to all OLLY’s.
• An analytical thinker with a “Can Do!” attitude.

THE DETAILS

LOCATION: Remote, Midwest preferred to be able to be onsite with contract manufacturers.

TRAVEL: 30-40%.

HOURS: Full time, exempt (salaried).

MANAGER: Contract Manufacturing Director.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $157,850 dependent on experience and location.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental + ortho, and vision insurance.
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year.
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits.
• Annual Bonus.
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match.
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends.
• Free product.
• And much more!

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