Sr. Operations Manager, Distribution Center
Gopuff
Operations
Richmond, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Gopuff is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to join the Distribution team. We are looking for a self-starting, collaborative leader with a strong technical background to drive process improvement across the North American Distribution Network. The Senior Operations Manager role is a solutions-oriented and customer-driven role within Gopuff that requires ownership, bias for action, innovation, and enthusiasm for the challenge. In this role, you will manage our Third Party Distribution teams and lead a team of Area Managers specializing in network quality. Ultimately, the success of the Distribution Network is determined by your ability to manage cost, prioritize inventory accuracy, and ensure service excellence to our MFCs.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in retail, supply chain, operations, consulting, or data-driven project management
- Leadership experience managing teams of 50 or more with a minimum operating budget of $1 mil/yr.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large onboarding programs to train and onboard high performing employees
- Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Management, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field a plus
- Adept at analytical work and the ability to motivate others in a deadline-driven environment
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems under pressure
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Able to balance attention to detail with swift execution
- Travel up to 20% of the time
Responsibilities
- Support your various Third Party Operations teams in their daily efforts to ensure that we have the proper direction for managing day-to-day operations;
- Build out network metrics and reporting structure to ensure KPIs are being met;
- Developing a network-wide culture of quality starting with Gopuff’s own Distribution Center;
- Track daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual metrics to measure success and develop strategies to improve the experience that we deliver to our customers;
- Develop and oversee upward reporting to ensure Senior level leaders are connected to the network;
- Acquire top talent through direct involvement in the interview, hiring, and on-boarding process;
- Ensure your Third Party Partners are operating efficiently and understand company priorities;
- Assist in contract negotiations; and, maintaining relationships with all Third Party Service Providers
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Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.