VP of Operations – High-Growth DTC Lifestyle Brand

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Actively negotiate and obtain Net 60 (or better) payment terms with manufacturers and key supply chain partners to enhance working capital.

• Oversee comprehensive operations encompassing sourcing, manufacturing, inventory management, preorder oversight, logistics, fulfillment, and customer support.

• Establish scalable operational systems, processes, and infrastructure to facilitate rapid business growth.

• Manage inventory planning, demand forecasting, production scheduling, and preorder fulfillment.

• Streamline manufacturing, freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and overall supply chain expenses through ongoing negotiation and vendor management.

• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with manufacturers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and fulfillment partners, ensuring product quality and operational excellence.

• Build, lead, and enhance high-performing Operations and Customer Experience teams.

• Assess and implement operational technologies, including ERP and inventory management systems, while developing reporting dashboards and KPIs.

• Support international supply chain operations and cross-border fulfillment initiatives as the business grows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading Operations for a rapidly growing DTC apparel, footwear, accessories, or lifestyle brand.

• Personally negotiated and secured Net 60 (or better) payment terms with manufacturers; candidates should be ready to discuss their negotiation strategies and outcomes in detail.

• Proven track record of successfully scaling operations during periods of accelerated business growth.

• Hands-on experience in managing overseas manufacturing and supplier relationships.

• Strong commercial negotiation skills with manufacturers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, 3PLs, and other supply chain partners.

• Experience leading inventory planning, demand forecasting, preorder or made-to-order operations, and operational scaling.

• Expertise in optimizing supply chain costs while enhancing operational efficiency.

• Background in implementing or improving ERP, inventory management, or operational systems.

• Strong leadership experience in building and managing Operations and Customer Experience teams.

• International supply chain and cross-border logistics experience is highly desirable.

• Existing relationships with overseas manufacturers will be considered a significant advantage.

• Willingness to travel internationally as necessary.

• Availability to work primarily during U.S. business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote, work from anywhere.

• Competitive annual base salary based on experience.

• Performance-based bonus.

• Clear pathway to Chief Operating Officer.

• Equity opportunity for exceptional candidates.