Logistics Director

We are the Health and Wellbeing Collective, an exciting new Global Business Unit within Unilever built with a start-up mindset. In North America these include OLLY, Liquid I.V., SmartyPants, Welly, Onnit and Nutrafol. Each of these companies has a fantastic variety of benefit-led products, with strong innovation and growth potential. Our mission, with our science-backed and disruptive portfolio, is to improve the health and wellbeing of millions of consumers and become a leading Health and Wellness organization.As part of the Health & Wellbeing Collective, we are building an operational platform to support companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space called the VMS Co-Op. The VMS Co-Op will host OLLY and SmartyPants and will grow to include other VMS companies and future acquisitions as well.OLLY is a fast-growing San Francisco based company working to bring simplicity and delight to the world of nutrition. Yes, stuff like vitamins, probiotics and supplements to help you be you. We see only upside in the opportunity to transform the category experience. Not only that, we believe you can’t have happy without healthy. And isn’t true happiness where it’s at? So we’ve made it our personal mission to help people make healthy choices by making it easier than ever for them to get better nutrition into their daily lives. We are also a B-Corp, so doing social good is built into our DNA.SmartyPants is a dynamic and fast-growing Los Angeles based supplement company focused on providing premium all-in-one vitamins for the entire family. From the start, SmartyPants has been about family, authenticity and a core commitment to our collective well-being. SmartyPants believes in making it easier to stay healthy by providing best-in-class products that also taste great. We're industry leaders in testing, transparency and advocacy, from sourcing the highest-quality ingredients to testing and packaging.The VMS Co-Op works in an agile and entrepreneurial way, collaboratively within the team and with our Health & Wellbeing colleagues. We work together to look at the big picture strategically as well as roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. We’re super passionate about the work that we do and we’re on the hunt for a fellow self-starter to add to our unique culture and join our ambitious team.JOB DESCRIPTIONOur Logistics Director will be responsible for developing and managing Transportation & Warehousing management activities and suppliers for the VMS Co-Op. This position requires superior business, negotiation, analytical / problem solving skills and a demonstrated ability to implement new supply chain practices and lean / continuous improvement programs. We are also looking for someone with the leadership and management skills to develop and scale the logistics team. This role will report to our Chief Supply Chain Officer and oversee a team of 3.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement logistics strategies to support company’s short- and long-term goalsOversee Warehousing and Transportation operations and ensure all suppliers are meeting service, cost, quality and innovation needs for the VMSDevelop, own and report Logistics KPI’sEnsure Logistics meets regulatory and audit requirementsDevelop and implement operational and Financial Annual Operating PlanUtilize data analytics to monitor and improve logistics operationsDrive continuous improvements and cost savings opportunitiesManage relationship and negotiate with vendors to secure the best rates and serviceCreate metrics for service and all primary suppliers based on input from cross functional partnersDevelop formal quarterly supplier relationship management for all primary suppliersCollaborate with the Health & Wellbeing Collective on key supply chain initiativesCreate a culture of performance, continuous improvement and collaboration while living by the values of our operating companiesCAPABILITIES SKILLS REQUIRED7-15 years of progressive experience in supply chain management in a CPGAn inclusive leader with 3-5 years' experience building a team, coaching and mentoringEffective communicator with the ability to give and receive actionable feedbackHands on experience managing and improving transportation, and warehouse operationsFamiliarity with Logistics systems and tools like Transportation Management System (TMS)Proficiency in data analytics and financial acumenAbility to be a collaborative team member in a dynamic growth environmentAbility to step away from the details and share the big picture impact to everyone within the VMS Co-OpAn analytical thinker with a bias toward action, collaboration and proactive problem-solvingTHE DETAILSLOCATION : San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA (hybrid) – All SF-based staff in office on Tues with remote work Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. Priority will be given to local candidates; relocation support provided for out-of-town candidates.HOURS : Full time, exempt (salary)MANAGER : Chief Supply Chain OfficerTRAVEL : 30-40%PLEASE NOTE : Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.The pay range for this position is $153,000 - $187,000 dependent on experience.WHAT WE OFFER : An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental ortho, and vision insurance4 weeks PTO paid holidays 12 Mental Health Days per year100% Paid parental leave, Fertility Adoption BenefitsAnnual Bonus401(k) plan with Employer MatchHybrid Work Wellness Cell Phone StipendsFree productAnd much more!Apply for this job First Name

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Salary : $153,000 - $187,000