Sourcing Manager, Consumables

New York, Columbus, Remote

 

Sourcing Manager, Consumables

Remote

ABOUT BARK

 

Here at BARK, we love dogs and their people. We’re looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (we’re not kidding). Think Disney for dogs -- we make magic for dogs and their people through our products, events, and experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, and our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats and clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys and treats to the dogs across the world and use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives and ways to make magic between dogs and their people. We’ve since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.

THE TEAM

The Sourcing team helps to take our unique designs and transform them into products to sell to our customers with the help of our third-party manufacturing partners. Internally, we partner closely with the Design and Supply Chain teams in order to give dogs and their people the best experience possible. If you couldn't tell already, we're dog and customer- obsessed - we pay close attention to cost and quality, are highly flexible and entrepreneurial, and collaborative to a fault. 

WHO WE’RE SNIFFING FOR

We are seeking to hire a Sourcing Manager for our Bright and Eats businesses to lead BARK’s rapid growth and product expansion in the dog food and wellness space. The position will be reporting to the VP of Sourcing and will take responsibility for growing portfolios. This position will be responsible for leading the execution of category sourcing strategies for ingredients, contract manufacturing, and primary and secondary packaging. The role will also focus on leading new product launches end to end.

KEY DUTIES

  • Execution of category strategies: collaborate with Bright and Eats teams to implement action plans for contract manufacturers, primary components, and secondary components
  • Lead supplier selection process for contract manufacturing & supplier agreement negotiations
  • Support supply chain and cash flow initiatives: implement vendor management inventory programs, optimize supply chain lead time, and maximize economic value
  • New product launches: engage with Marketing and Product Development/Innovation teams to support new development activities. Develop new suppliers and source new material with a focus on speed to market, quality, cost and supply stability.
  • Research and maintain continual knowledge regarding supply market dynamics, trade, and industry dynamics
  • Manage and maintain lead-time, quality, and delivery negotiations

EXPERIENCE

  • At least 5 years in a well-respected supply chain organization with a track record of results managing direct material and packaging categories
  • CPG or Direct Selling procurement role in the food/consumable category is required
  • Experience with category management across multiple channels and multi-step strategic sourcing processes; able to lead and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Strong project management skills, including stakeholder, timeline, and meeting management skills
  • Understanding of general procedure to pay processes and systems, including use of ERP systems
  • Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences
  • Manages change through influence; capable of driving major commercial decisions across a diverse set of stakeholders
  • A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate self and others; easily accepts constructive input from others
  • Bachelor's Degree in business, chemistry, engineering, supply chain, or a related field

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Excel and PLM (Centric a plus), and Google.
  • Both DTC and Retail experience are a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to think creatively and utilize strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously.
  • Organized and proactive in managing projects: you don’t wait for information to come to you, you actively seek it.

This position is a full-time position. It is located on-site at our office in New York City or Columbus. We offer health insurance for both you and your pup, 401k, wonderful team lunches, cold brew on tap, and a dog to pet anytime you wish. 

 

FOR CO/NJ/NY BASED APPLICANTS: 

  • The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$120,000
  • This position is eligible for equity 

 

**This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills and expertise.

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