Strategic Operations Associate Director

Dr. Squatch•Marina del Rey, CA

2d•$140,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dr. Squatch is seeking a Strategic Operations Associate Director to serve as a key leader in the Operations department and drive strategic initiatives that advance business objectives, including service, cost, margin, and planning improvements. The role calls for a background in Operations and/or Strategy, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to build relationships across teams. It reports to the Sr Director of Strategic Operations and is a full-time, hybrid position based in Marina Del Rey, California. The Associate Director will lead large-scale strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives from opportunity identification and scoping through analysis, implementation, and measurable results. Areas of focus may include procurement, fulfillment, manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, quality, margin expansion, and working capital improvements. The role also establishes and analyzes KPIs, conducts financial and operational modeling, and delivers executive-quality presentations and written communications to earn stakeholder support. Responsibilities will evolve as business needs change. Dr. Squatch makes natural, high-performance men’s personal care products and describes itself as a high-growth, fast-moving company expanding into new product categories, retailers nationwide, and international markets. It has been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work multiple times and became a certified B Corp in 2023. The company describes its culture through values of being Bold & Innovative, Playing to Win, and being Team Squatch.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in consulting, operations, finance, or business analytics roles.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of supply chain operations in an e-commerce or retail setting.
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, executive communication skills, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently as a self-starter in a growth environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG) company.
Highly detailed, organized, and structured problem-solving approach.
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a quantitative field, such as Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
People development and managerial experience, including experience with direct reports.

Responsibilities

Propose, lead, and drive large-scale strategic projects, including clarifying opportunities, defining analysis, leading data collection, assessing findings, and synthesizing learnings.
Drive high-impact outcomes across business goals in areas such as procurement, fulfillment, manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and quality.
Own high-impact cross-functional initiatives that advance core business and integration priorities, including margin expansion and working capital improvements, from scoping through measurable results.
Deliver executive-quality presentations and written communications to gain stakeholder buy-in during periods of hyper-growth and change.
Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs to drive strategic objectives and improvements across Operations and other functions.
Perform ad hoc analyses, including financial and operational modeling, process design, and research.
Contribute as a flexible team player, adapting responsibilities as business needs evolve.