What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Operations Manager position at ForceBrands?
**This is NOT a job at ForceBrands**
***Must be onsite 5 days/week in SoHo***
Key Responsibilities
- Own inventory planning by translating demand forecasts into production, purchasing, and inventory decisions across all sales channels
- Lead logistics execution, including freight coordination, inbound and outbound shipments, and day-to-day management of the company's 3PL partner
- Manage supply planning across co-manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, vendors, and approximately 10-15 supplier relationships
- Own and continuously improve inventory planning models, ERP workflows, and operational reporting to support forecasting, working capital, and service levels
- Partner cross-functionally with leadership to support retail expansion while balancing inventory health, cash flow, and customer experience
- Operate as a hands-on leader in a lean, highly collaborative startup environment where everyone contributes beyond their functional lane
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 4-7 years of experience in supply chain, operations, inventory planning, demand planning, or logistics within a high-growth CPG company
- Strong experience managing inventory planning, supply planning, and 3PL relationships
- Experience helping emerging consumer brands scale into retail channels with an understanding of operations beyond DTC
- Self-starter with an ownership mentality who enjoys solving problems, building processes, and thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency and experience working within ERP systems
- Startup experience is strongly preferred, along with a collaborative, low-ego approach and excellent communication skills