Director of Operations, Sakara Life
$125-135k
3 days a week in office
Organic meal deliveries and supplements
Be an early applicant
Organic meal deliveries and supplements
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$125-135k
3 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
Sakara Life's mission is to transform lives through the power of plants as medicine.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, who is adept at relationship building and management and who is a skilled cross functional collaborator
- 8+ years of experience in product operations, with a proven track record of success in consumer goods, beauty, or wellness industries
- Strong understanding of consumer goods, beauty or wellness supply chain and strong relationships with co-manufacturers
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with product development, marketing, and creative teams to bring products to market
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
What the job involves
- We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Operations to oversee and drive the commercialization of our supplement and beauty products
- Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Operations will be responsible for managing all aspects of our product business, including procurement, supply chain management, distribution and logistics
- Assess current co-manufacturer and vendor partnerships and optimize / consolidate where necessary
- Build strong relationships with and manage co-manufacturers, suppliers, third-party logistics providers (3PL) to internal specifications and standards
- Lead pricing and contract negotiations with co-manufacturers, suppliers and 3PLs
- Represent commercialization perspective and support in all new product development and reformulation projects, partnering closely with the Product and Marketing teams
- Manage end to end commercialization process for all products within the Sakara portfolio
- Manage packaging development & procurement
- Work with Regulatory team to ensure product compliance
- Work with Customer Service team to field product-specific customer questions
- Oversee product operations budget and P&L
- Help facilitate tech integrations across product operations, including 3PL systems and order and inventory management software
- Manage inbound shipping to ensure products are in the appropriate locations
- Optimize outbound shipping methods to balance client experience with cost
- Lead purchasing for all products based on forecast and cross functional plans
- Ensure appropriate organization and documentation of SOPs and related processes
- Track and manage KPIs to ensure operational excellence
Our take
The number of companies offering meal delivery services has grown dramatically in recent years, with many of these companies focussing on providing nutritious alternatives to unhealthy fast-food products. However, such food products often follow a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, leaving customers to shop elsewhere to supplement their personal nutrition goals.
Sakara Life provides nutrition-focussed organic meal deliveries, designing its meal plans to be nutrient-dense, plant-rich, made from fresh whole foods, and customizable. The company also sells a range of supplement products such as powders focused on specific dietary requirements such as metabolic health, probiotic formulas, sleep, prenatal development, and hydration.
Whilst it is undeniable that the company faces competition from the many existing companies offering nutrition-focussed meal deliveries, Sakara Life has managed to stand out by building a strong network of partnerships with a large number of beauty and wellness brands. This strategy has paid off handsomely, boosting its marketing presence and now accounts for a large and growing chunk of its sales. As margins are thin in the direct-to-customer meal prep industry, this gives it a solid advantage against competitors in the space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2021
$15m
SERIES B
Jan 2016
$4.8m
SERIES A
Total funding: $19.8m
Company benefits
- Sakara meals
- Health insurance
- 401k Plan
- Generous vacation policy
- Annual team retreat
- Sakara family fitness (in-office yoga, meditation and fitness classes)
- Wellness experts, business thought leaders, and those that inspire us
Company HQ
SoHo, New York, NY
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Leadership
Danielle DuBoise
(Executive Chair & Co-Founder)Completed training as a Certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2011.
Whitney Tingle
(Executive Chair & Co-Founder)Experience as Sales and Marketing Associate for Merlin Securities from 2008 to 2009. Marketing Executive and Business Developer for R.E. Davis Group from 2009 to 2010.
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