Manager, Supply Chain Productivity & Solution

OLIPOP•Oakland, CA

30d•$100,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

At OLIPOP, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and brings a strong work ethic, strategic mindset, and sense of urgency. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking professional who is passionate about driving operational excellence while helping us achieve both our business and social impact goals. The Supply Chain Productivity & Solutions Manager drives operational efficiency by identifying bottlenecks, designing cost-saving solutions, and deploying automation across the logistics network. This individual optimizes end-to-end supply chain operations by analyzing performance data, leading cross-functional projects, and aligning warehousing, packaging, materials, manufacturing, procurement, and transportation processes with business objectives.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in an applicable role within the beverage/CPG industry.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.
Comfort with AI concepts, machine learning models, and workflow orchestration tools.
Familiarity with ERP/WMS/TMS systems and data pipelines (SQL/Python) is a significant plus.
Power BI & Tableau Experience
Lean Six Sigma Experience
EDI Experience
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contacts (co-packers, 3PL’s).
Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking with a willingness to perform tactical execution.
Proven ability to develop strategic plans and manage implementation and execution, along with an ability to analyze data and identify root causes.
Must have a collaborative style and an ability to persuade, motivate in all directions within the organization – to sell up, to motivate down, and to cross sell to peers is essential to success.
Strong analytical skills with advanced MS Excel skills is a must (Macro, Access Data Base)
Experience with NetSuite systems or any other ERP system strongly preferred.
Exceptional analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and the ability to clearly communicate complex operational strategies to executive leadership.
Ability to travel up to 25% for supplier visits, team off-sites

Responsibilities

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track productivity and operational health.
Utilize data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI to model supply chain scenarios.
Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain.
Redesign workflows to maximize throughput and minimize operational costs.
Spearhead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of supply chain technologies, such as ERP, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and automation tools.
Lead cross-functional teams (including IT, procurement, and operations) to execute large-scale supply chain transformation projects from conception through to deployment.
Apply methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardize best practices across global or regional sites.
Use predictive modeling to forecast future demand and procurement needs.
Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps.
Support compliance and performance audits across the sites across the supply chain.
Support Identify/implement new technologies to drive effective and efficient processes.
Own and sequence the AI roadmap across demand forecasting, supply planning, manufacturing, and logistics.
Translate strategic goals (e.g., "reduce working capital") into technical parameters for AI models.
Embed AI technologies into core supply chain software platforms.
Lead cross-functional adoption by building AI fluency, training operational teams, and turning human workers into AI system auditors.