Director of Warehouse and Fulfillment
Thrasio
Remote · United States
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Wild Thinkers Welcome
Thrasio is a next-generation consumer goods company reimagining how the world’s most-loved products become accessible to everyone. We acquire quality brands and use world-class expertise and data science to make existing products better or create new ones to meet customer needs.
We’ve got huge goals, and every Thrasher plays an integral part in getting us there. That’s why we only bring on people who think positively. Who look out for the team. Who tell their egos to take a hike while they get the job done right.
From the moment you become a Thrasher, we give you the freedom you need to take big swings and push what’s possible to get us there. And if you fail, it’s cool—we know you’ll grow spectacularly. What matters is that you’re helping impact millions of people around the world who use our products everyday.
Because with every new spatula or pillow brand we grow, with every kitchen scale we develop, our goal is to provide people everywhere with what they need to make the most of every moment - ensuring that what gets delivered to their door delivers.
About the Role:
The Director of Warehousing and Fulfillment is a hands-on operational leader, equal parts Player and Coach, responsible for managing, administering, and supporting our Warehousing and Fulfillment team along with 3rd party warehousing operations. This role will report to the Vice President of Supply Chain Operations.This Director will provide innovative leadership and support of our supply chain operations along with managing outsourced 3rd party relationships, contractors, and vendors. The position is responsible for ~16 team members and more than 30 3pl partner sites. This role will report to the Vice President of Supply Chain Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Thrasio’s International 3rd party warehousing network, fulfillment capabilities, and inventory control
- Accountable for optimizing our warehousing and fulfillment operations for maximum efficiency, flexibility, and scalability
- Continue to build, identify, and maintain relationships with 3PL providers while ensuring the effectiveness of our warehousing core partners
- Design Thrasio’s ultimate 3pl network through modeling while also developing the capabilities needed to support our multi-channel business – Amazon FBA/SFP/FBM, DTC, B2B, and wholesale to major retailers
- Enable operational strategy, business processes, and connected systems for all aspects of Thario’s Warehousing, fulfillment, Inventory management, and Distribution control initiatives
- Lead Thrasio’s consolidation of more than 50 sites into a scalable fulfillment engine, supporting more than 200 brands and thousands of diverse skus
- Our ideal candidate will have experience owning supply chain initiatives and would bring a working knowledge of distribution and fulfillment operations, inventory control, and network modeling.
What You Bring to The Party:
- 8+ years of 3rd party warehouse and fulfillment management experience
- Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations an international multi-site warehousing network
- Highly effective teaching skills and techniques
- Knowledge of 3pl providers and how 3rd party warehouse software packages (WMS) connect to NetSuite or other ERPs
- Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly focus a list of key initiatives
- Ability to use a data first, analytical approach to prioritization and decision making
- Maintain inventory accuracy at a high-level, through proper inventory transactions and controls
- Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and partner performance
- Clearly communicate expectations and coach employees
- Maintain effectiveness in order processing for internal and external customers
- Track record of improving operating efficiencies while reducing costs.
- Experience negotiating complex domestic and international 3pl warehousing contracts
- Experience with Amazon FBA, Seller Fulfilled prime (SFP) deliveries is a plus
- Connecting 3pl warehouse interactions with managed transportation partners or TMS platforms is also a plus
Key Qualities:
- Ability to prioritize the most important initiatives
- Passion for Strategy , People, and business success
- Action oriented, seeks opportunities and focuses on achieving goals.
- Data driven analytical approach to strategy, problem solving, and goal achievement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible leader willing to pivot toward new initiatives and goals
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend only to apply if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Thrasio, we need people who think rigorously and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions, so we’re looking for diverse perspectives, as long as you meet the minimum criteria.
You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. Join us!
THRASIO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND CONSIDERS ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY, AGE, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. FURTHER, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, PROTECTED CLASSES, OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. THRASIO PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.
Thrasio does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Thrasio employees or any other organization location. Thrasio is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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