Supply Chain - Chicago, IL, United States - Ruggable

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    Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth.

    We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home dcor industry. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading

    As the Head of Supply Chain, you will be instrumental in shaping and delivering on an ambitious vision that accelerates Ruggable's expansion into new geographies, distribution channels, and product categories.

    You will take our Supply Chain maturity and capabilities to the next level, focusing on our strategic direction, capabilities, processes and tools.

    Day-to-day, you will lead a team of supply chain professionals specialized in Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics and Inventory Management.

    Specifically, your team will be responsible for delivering excellent performance in procurement, inventory control, vendor management, quality, and operating costs.

    Supply Chain Strategy

    • Set and execute on the long-term vision and strategy for the function, focusing on key differentiators, new innovations, capabilities and team structure
    • Establish strategic approach to all aspects of our supply chain, driving value for our customers, optimizing cost, enhancing agility and lowering risk
    • Collaborate with our Technology team to uplevel our tools and systems, driving best-in-class data visibility and decision making
    • Performance
    • Own the P&L for major cost categories and drive cost improvements across raw materials, inbound freight, warehousing and outbound shipping
    • Build dynamic performance metrics and analyses to drive efficiency and operational decision making
    • Oversee the inventory planning process and maintain supply levels that optimize manufacturing plans and meet high growth in demand
    • Foster strategic relationships with many of the company's most important external partners, including raw material suppliers, logistics providers, and advisors
    • Oversee management and direction of the Supply Chain team, including hiring, performance management and organizational structure
    • Serve as a thought partner to other senior leaders as a key member of Operations leadership team
    10+ years of work experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

    • Supply chain leadership experience at a large and/or publicly traded company
    • Experience building and leading a high-performing, multi-layered team
    • Working experience in consumer goods, home goods, and/or eCommerce businesses
    • Past operations role at a high-growth company
    • Proficiency in NetSuite, data visualization software, or data warehouse solutions
    • Familiarity with operations-specific software platforms (ERP, MRP, WMS, TMS, etc.)

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