Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency specializing in remote work. They are seeking an experienced VP of Operations for a rapidly scaling direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand to build the operational foundation necessary for growth.
Responsibilities
- Personally negotiate and secure Net 60 (or better) payment terms with manufacturers and strategic supply chain partners to improve working capital
- Lead end-to-end operations across sourcing, manufacturing, inventory, preorder management, logistics, fulfillment, and customer support
- Build scalable operational systems, processes, and infrastructure to support rapid business growth
- Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, production scheduling, and preorder execution
- Optimize manufacturing, freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and overall supply chain costs through continuous negotiation and vendor management
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with manufacturers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and fulfillment partners while ensuring product quality and operational excellence
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing Operations and Customer Experience teams
- Evaluate and implement operational technologies, including ERP and inventory management systems, while establishing reporting dashboards and KPIs
- Support international supply chain operations and cross-border fulfillment initiatives as the business expands
Skills
- Proven experience leading Operations for a fast-growing DTC apparel, footwear, accessories, or lifestyle brand
- Personally negotiated and secured Net 60 (or better) payment terms with manufacturers. Candidates should be prepared to discuss the negotiation strategy and results in detail
- Demonstrated success scaling operations during periods of rapid business growth
- Hands-on experience managing overseas manufacturing and supplier relationships
- Strong commercial negotiation experience with manufacturers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, 3PLs, and other supply chain partners
- Experience leading inventory planning, demand forecasting, preorder or made-to-order operations, and operational scaling
- Experience optimizing supply chain costs while improving operational efficiency
- Experience implementing or improving ERP, inventory management, or operational systems
- Strong leadership experience building and managing Operations and Customer Experience teams
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed
- Availability to work primarily during U.S. business hours
- International supply chain and cross-border logistics experience is highly preferred
- Existing relationships with overseas manufacturers are a strong advantage
Benefits
- Fully remote, work from anywhere
- Performance-based bonus
- Clear pathway to Chief Operating Officer
- Equity opportunity for exceptional candidates
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