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SalaryThe Director ofSupply Chain and Logistics at Milk Stork will oversee and manage the company's Supply Chain and Logistics strategy and operations, including all aspects of procurement, warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, global customs, and global parcel fulfillment, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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Company Overview
At Milk Stork, we're dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of working parents. We understand the challenges and joys of balancing a career with family life, and our mission is to support and empower parents as they navigate this journey. We're the pioneers of a groundbreaking service that allows nursing mothers to easily ship breast milk home while traveling for work, ensuring they never miss a beat in their professional lives or the nurturing of their children. We're a dynamic, forward-thinking company passionate about creating innovative solutions for parents, and we're looking for a Director ofSupply Chain and Logistics to join our team and help shape the future of how breast milk is transported for working parents.
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The Director ofSupply Chain and Logistics at Milk Stork will oversee and manage the company's Supply Chain and Logistics strategy and operations, including all aspects of procurement, warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, global customs, and global parcel fulfillment, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This role involves working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to ensure alignment with strategic goals, as well as overseeing all aspects of procurement, storage, transportation, and fulfillment operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with Milk Stork’s COO to develop and implement a Supply Chain strategy that aligns with the overall growth objectives of the Company.
- Manage and optimize Supply Chain and Logistics operations, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and 3PL coordination.
- Oversee fulfillment operations, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery.
- Establish and maintain relationships with 3PL providers, ensuring high service levels and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Negotiate with suppliers, vendors, 3PL providers and carriers to secure favorable terms and improve operational efficiency.
- Implement analytics and process improvement initiatives to enhance performance across all areas of Supply Chain and fulfillment.
- Ensure compliance with logistics and trade regulations.
- Stay informed on industry trends and adjust strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Work with finance and other departments to forecast demand and ensure supply and fulfillment operations meet business needs and overall forecasted demand.
- Lead the implementation of Supply Chain, logistics, inventory management and fulfillment technology systems.
- Develop and implement global customs compliance procedures.
- Manage global parcel fulfillment operations to ensure customs compliance for timely and accurate delivery of orders.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Supply Chain management, logistics, and fulfillment, including 3PL coordination, inventory management, global customs, and global parcel fulfillment with a proven leadership track record.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience with building out and leveraging Fulfillment by Amazon.
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, logistics, fulfillment practices, and e-commerce regulations.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaborative skills.
- Proficiency in Supply Chain management, logistics, warehouse management and fulfillment software, tools and analytics, including AI.
Milk Stork is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave (as with all of our policies, it was written with care towards inclusivity)
- Quarterly professional development stipend
- Work from home stipend
- Monthly “Love Life” stipend to support mental health, caregiving, pet care, etc.
- Remote - work from home stipend
- Company provided life insurance policy
- Matching 401k (up to 3%)
Job Type: Full-time
Travel requirements: Regular travel to Milk Stork’s internally operated fulfillment center in Temecula, CA, and occasional travel to 3PL partners across the country.
Work Location: Southern California, greater San Diego area preferred.
Salary
$105,000 - $125,000 per year
