• Own the end-to-end execution, scalability, resilience, and cost discipline of our supply chain • Own relationships with CMOs / manufacturers (domestic and international) • Manage production planning, batch scheduling, and PO execution • Ensure manufacturing partners meet quality, compliance, and performance standards • Lead onboarding and qualification of new manufacturers as the business scales • Dual-sourcing critical inputs (key actives, packaging, flavor systems) • Maintaining pre-qualified secondary suppliers and backup CMOs • Geographic diversification of suppliers and manufacturing where appropriate • Identifying long-lead and single-point-of-failure components early • Setting appropriate safety stock and buffer strategies based on demand variability and lead times • Ingredient and packaging sourcing strategy • Volume-based negotiations and supplier re-pricing • Batch size and MOQ optimization as demand scales • Freight, duties, and logistics cost optimization • Packaging and process efficiencies that reduce cost without impacting product quality or brand perception • Forecasting demand and setting inventory targets by SKU • Defining service levels (availability targets) based on SKU importance, velocity, and customer impact • Continuously adjusting inventory strategy as demand becomes more predictable • Optimizing warehouse footprint and location strategy to reduce delivery times and shipping costs • Managing and renegotiating 3PL contracts as volumes scale • Designing pick/pack workflows that minimize errors, delays, and handling costs • Optimizing carrier mix, shipping zones, and service levels • Balancing standard vs expedited shipping to protect margin • Improving order-to-delivery times while maintaining cost discipline • Partner closely with Product / NPD on feasibility, timelines, and cost targets • Provide early input into new product development to flag constraints or risks • Support marketing and commercial teams with realistic launch and availability planning • Act as a pragmatic counterweight when trade-offs are required