Senior Operations Leader, CPG Supply Chain & Growth

Bhakti Chai; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhakti Chai seeks a Senior Manager or Director of Operations to own end-to-end supply chain, procurement, production planning, inventory, 3PL, and distributor fulfillment. This high-ownership role drives cost and KPI improvements across sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution in a fast-paced food & beverage environment.

Partner with CEO and Fractional COO/CFO, manage the Operations Coordinator and Bookkeeper, and lead strategic ops initiatives to ensure consistent in-stock availability.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of progressive operations experience in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing.
• 8+ years for Director level with direct management responsibility.
• Proven track record in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with co-manufacturer relationships and multi-location inventory.
• Knowledge of organic/natural certifications and relevant distributors (UNFI/KeHE).
• Familiarity with EDI, Fishbowl/ERP systems, and QuickBooks Online.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement of ingredients and packaging with compliance to USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade, and vegan standards.
• Manage annual supply contracts, pricing, volumes, forward buys, releases, and renewals.
• Maintain procurement calendar, track lead times, share forecasts, and surface risks with mitigations.
• Own certification documentation and present new supplier options to leadership for approval.
• Manage vendor relationships across ingredients, packaging, 3PL, freight, and co-manufacturing.
• Own Bhakti’s 3PL partnerships in Denver and Buffalo: set KPIs and SLAs and review performance.
• Lead day-to-day freight/logistics, benchmark pricing, and drive landed cost improvements.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Negotiation

Inventory management

Vendor management

Production planning

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPG/food & beverage operations experience

Tools

Fishbowl

QuickBooks Online

EDI platforms

Job description

Bhakti Chai seeks a Senior Manager or Director of Operations to own end-to-end supply chain, procurement, production planning, inventory, 3PL, and distributor fulfillment. This high-ownership role drives cost and KPI improvements across sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution in a fast-paced food & beverage environment.

Partner with CEO and Fractional COO/CFO, manage the Operations Coordinator and Bookkeeper, and lead strategic ops initiatives to ensure consistent in-stock availability.