Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager

THE ROLE: SR. CONTRACT MANUFACTURING MANAGER  

Our Senior Contract Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships for a defined product category, as well as possessing a strong understanding of the supply network across the Supply Chain. This position requires superior business negotiation and communication skills, analytical/problem-solving abilities, strategy ownership, a partnership-first mentality, and a demonstrated ability to deliver and implement new supply chain programs to support a rapidly scaling business. 

​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:​ 

• Ownership and accountability of Contract Manufacturing partner(s) of an an assigned product category – gummy experience required. 
• Deliver relationship management to support high performing requirement standards of service, cost, quality and innovation needs for Olly 
• Create and own execution of an ongoing 3-year plan to support a supply base strategy of an assigned product category 
• Trusted go-to point of escalation for cross-functional partners to ensure resolution of any business needed deliverable opportunities    
• Support Sourcing events of new suppliers as needed to ensure supply base strategies are realized in areas of Innovation, Service, Capacity and Cost 
• Deliver Cost savings goals for Olly  
• Deliver supplier relationship management business reviews for Contract Manufacturers for assigned product category 
• Create KPI’s for all primary suppliers based on input from Finance, Supply Chain and Sales 
• Execute and/or renew supply agreements and negotiations, while maintaining key metrics in contract database to support the Olly business 
• Partner closely with Finance teams to ensure accuracy of payment terms, standard costs, PPV, and Invoicing 
• Act as a key player to support continuous improvement process for a rapidly scaling OPS team  

THE CANDIDATE​ 
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in supply chain and supplier management, and someone who thrives in a quickly growing environment with great communication across functions. 

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED​ 

• 5-10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management in CPG 
• Proven experience in negotiations, contracts and agreements 
• Experience owning and managing a complex end to end supply chain 
• Specific experience in gummy manufacturing required 
• Background in Planning, Logistics and Customer Service 
• Lean, APICS or CPSM Certification or training a plus. 
• Ability to be a collaborative team member in a dynamic growth environment 
• Ability to step away from the details and share the big picture impact to all OLLY’s 
• An analytical thinker with a “Can Do!” attitude 

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 

• Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team 
• Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other Ollies on the team 
• Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross functional Ollies 
• Final Round: Homework* 

*At OLLY, our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs+ 

THE DETAILS  

LOCATION: Remote, Midwest preferred to be able to be onsite with contract manufacturers 

TRAVEL: 30-40% 

HOURS: Full time, exempt (salaried) 

MANAGER: Contract