Supply Chain Manager

American Outdoor Products • Boulder, CO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Outdoor Products (AOP), parent company of Backpacker’s Pantry and Astronaut Foods, is hiring a Supply Chain Manager to lead its end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this role oversees ingredient and packaging sourcing, demand planning, S&OP, purchasing, inventory, and inbound logistics. The manager will build supply chain systems and supplier relationships that can support AOP’s planned contract manufacturing growth starting in 2027 while maintaining cost control and operational discipline.

This is an ownership-focused leadership role, responsible for department performance, KPIs, and cost reporting, as well as team accountability. The position is based in Boulder, Colorado, and requires working from the office four days per week, Tuesday through Friday.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, demand planning, or operations; food or CPG experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in supplier sourcing, negotiation, and relationship management, with a focus on cost optimization and quality.
• Experience leading and improving S&OP, demand forecasting, material requirements planning, and inventory planning.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite or a comparable ERP and warehouse or production systems such as RF Smart.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in an SQF or similarly regulated food facility, including ingredient traceability and vendor verification.
• Knowledge of lean principles and a track record of driving process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• Ability to work from the Boulder office four days per week, Tuesday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with or interest in sustainable and ethical sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the S&OP process, aligning Sales, Finance, Production, and Operations around a shared demand plan.
• Manage demand planning and material requirements planning to ensure ingredients and packaging are available for customer demand and production schedules.
• Strategically source raw materials and packaging and manage supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, and scorecards covering quality, cost, delivery, and documentation.
• Manage procurement and safety stock planning to maintain healthy inventory and identify aging or excess stock early.
• Lead supply chain readiness for new products and contract manufacturing customers, including sourcing, minimum order quantities, lead times, and supply risks.
• Own department KPIs and cost reporting, and conduct a weekly coordination cadence with Production, QA, and Finance to identify risks before they affect production.
• Build a team capable of making effective sourcing and inventory decisions independently.
• Apply lean principles to reduce waste and simplify processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee profit-sharing program.
• Product stipend and access to industry deals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager