Associate Operations Manager

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Role Summary
Own leadership and strategic oversight for a Procurement Pod/Region ensuring team performance process discipline and cross-functional alignment across DCs 3PLs and national procurement.

People Leadership

• Lead coach and develop a team of 38 buyers including weekly 1:1s performance check-ins and structured feedback. Assist in PTO coverage
• Partner with the Operations Manager to create and manage development plans conduct performance discussions and support buyer career progression

Responsible for training onboarding and competency-building for new team members in the pod

Strategic & Operational Oversight

• Oversee and direct the pods weekly procurement operations at a program level ensuring the team delivers on targets and deadlines
• Act as the final escalation point for all pod/region issues involving DCs 3PLs and strategy teams
• Drive process governance ensuring all pod buyers consistently follow tools workflows SLAs and documentation requirements. Partner in the execution and follow through of CI Initiatives

Cross-Pod Responsibilities

• Ensure pod alignment with national procurement strategies policies and operational standards
• Participate in national forums to evaluate inventory risks review performance trends and shape future process enhancements
• Represent the pod in conversations around network-wide optimization waste reduction strategy new SKU rollout governance and replenishment methodology improvements

You are

• Obsessed with food!
• Analytical and a problem-solving zealot
• Proactive ambitious and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment
• Entrepreneurial and can make things happen
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with constant change and limited direction
• Comfortable making split-second decisions with far reaching consequences
• Passionate about our business and committed to its growth

At a minimum you have...

• A Bachelors degree is required
• 3 years of purchasing experience preferably in produce protein or other food products
• People Management experience is a plus!
• Inventory Management experience is a plus!
• Quantitative and analytical experience(either through education or professional experience) including solid comfort in Excel
• Knowledge & interest in food/food service is encouraged

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees including those pertaining to BIPOC women veterans parents and LGBTQ
• Inclusive collaborative and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However the Company reserves the right to adjust modify or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs operational requirements or other factors.