Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager

OLLY PBC; 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 strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong background in supply chain management, particularly in gummy manufacturing, and the ability to negotiate effectively. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, delivering innovative solutions and continuous improvements. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and teamwork, while enjoying comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid medical coverage and generous PTO. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical coverage

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

12 Mental Health Days

100% Paid parental leave

Fertility + Adoption Benefits

Annual Bonus

401(k) plan with Employer Match

Hybrid Work

Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in supply chain management, particularly in CPG.
• Proven experience in negotiations and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and ensure high performance standards.
• Develop and execute a 3-year supply base strategy for assigned products.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Relationship Management

Gummy Manufacturing

Planning and Logistics

Customer Service

Lean Certification

APICS Certification

CPSM 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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