About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Plant Operations, the Inbound Operations Manager is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and management of Thistle’s inventory management system. The person in this position ensures that all inventory is properly tracked, identified, and accessible to produce Thistle meals.

This position is 100% onsite in Burlington, NJ.

What You'll Do:

• Perform daily inventory audits and analysis; identify and resolve discrepancies in real-time
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other key metrics related to cycle counts and inventory management
• Develop, implement, and validate procedures, controls, and SOPs that map the entire inventory control process
• Continuously implement process improvements for inventory control processes and procedures
• Investigate inventory variances to determine root causes; collaborate with key business stakeholders to develop corrective action plans and mitigation strategies
• Develop, manage, and prepare month-end accruals for inventory and non-inventory items and the accurate recording of journal entries 
• Proactively collaborate with departments, including, but not limited to, R&D, Procurement, and Accounting, to accomplish inventory-related goals that help reduce idle time, stockouts, and delays 
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports; record, summarize and report on inventory variances and waste/scrap
• Partner regularly with People Ops, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition teams to create a positive work environment, work towards all hiring goals, and ensure timely payroll is completed

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred
• At least 4 years of recent inventory control management experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is required
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong math skills (UOM conversion, reconciliation, and reporting)
• Must display a willingness to make decisions, and exhibit sound and accurate judgment in a fast-paced environment 
• Must have a clear understanding of how inventory inaccuracies impact teams downstream
• Google suite, especially Google sheets experience is preferred
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across the organization
• Solid time-management, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• The ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects up to 50 pounds.

Get to Know Thistle

Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to make it easy to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. We deliver delicious, ready-to-eat plant-forward meals, snacks, and cold press juices to our customers’ doorsteps to empower our customers to improve personal and planetary health by eating more plants. To date we’ve delivered over 20 million nourishing meals to customers across the West and East Coast and we’re just getting started! The San Francisco Business Times named us one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area in 2023. Inc. awarded us Best in Business in 2022 among companies that “go above and beyond” in both food and sustainability sectors, and recognized us in the 2024 Inc. Regionals list of the fastest-growing companies in America by region.

We are mission-driven and share a growth mindset. Our values guide our approach to crafting our healthy products, solving problems, and working collaboratively. As a Thistler, you'll help transform the health of people and the planet by living our core values every day.

Be Human: We’re always willing to learn and aim to empower the people around us. 

Think Bigger: We’re here to do more today than we did yesterday, and we figure it out together. 

Build the Future: We tackle every day with the positive attitude of someone who can see the future and knows how bright it is. 

Make a Lot with a Little: We get creative and look for ways our resources can take us as far as possible.

Lead with Purpose: Our mission guides our decisions and gives our work meaning.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.