Job Description

We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Senior Director of Operations will lead our Contract Manufacturing, Procurement Operations, and Innovation functions for the Unilever Health & Wellbeing VMS Co-Op. This role is critical to scaling our operations, strengthening supplier partnerships, and driving product innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic direction and develop a resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chain that is futureready.
• Lead and develop a highperforming team across contract manufacturing, procurement operations, and innovation.
• Oversee external manufacturing partnerships and manage relationships across Operations, QA, and Product Development teams.
• Ensure capacity planning, quality compliance, and cost optimization across all manufacturing partners.
• Drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance across raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing services.
• Lead procurement operations to ensure timely, costeffective, and riskmitigated supply.
• Collaborate with Corporate, Legal, and Finance to ensure contract terms align with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams to bring new VMS products to market.
• Ensure operational readiness for innovation launches, including sourcing, manufacturing, and supply planning.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support growth, scalability, and margin improvement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and procurement.
• Monitor industry trends and bring forwardthinking solutions to enhance VMS operations.
• Collaborate closely with WBC (Corporate) to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives, compliance, and shared services support across operations and procurement.
• Build and mentor a highperforming team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

• 15+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing, preferably within VMS, food, or CPG industries.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in gummy manufacturing or similar confectionery formats.
• Proven leadership in contract manufacturing and procurement operations.
• Experience managing innovation and product development teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing procurement contracts and vendor negotiations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and crossfunctional collaboration skills.
• A true team player who works crossfunctionally to achieve results.

THE DETAILS

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA - Hybrid Schedule 1x/week in office

HOURS: Full time, exempt (salary)

MANAGER: Chief Supply Chain Officer

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

TRAVEL: up to 10%

The base salary range for this role is $206,640.00 - $252,560.00 based on experience and location.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team
• We pay 100% of the premiums for employeeonly medical, dental + orthodontics, 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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