Senior Manager of IT & Enterprise Systems, Magic Spoon
$160-180k
+ Equity & Bonus eligibility
More information about location
Healthy and tasty cereal for adults
Be an early applicant
Healthy and tasty cereal for adults
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-180k
+ Equity & Bonus eligibility
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide fun and delicious childlike cereal for grownups.
Role
Who you are
- This is a hands-on execution role for someone energized by solving real problems, comfortable jumping between systems work and cross-functional partnership, and rigorous about prioritization in a fast paced environment
- 6+ years of IT experience, with at least 2 years managing a team
- Hands-on experience implementing, administering, and improving an ERP system, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system (i.e. NetSuite)
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of leading software implementations from evaluation through rollout and adoption
- Demonstrated rigor around prioritization: you can hold the line on scope and sequencing when the asks pile up
- Experience in a CPG, DTC, or retail environment strongly preferred; you understand how IT supports a business that ships physical product through complex retail and eCommerce channels (i.e order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, EDI, month end close)
- Experience with data warehouse architecture and familiarity with structuring a variety of data sources into actionable end user formats to drive business decision making
- Experience managing IT budgets and vendor relationships, with a track record of negotiating well and holding vendors accountable
- Excellent communicator who can partner across functions and translate between technical and business audiences
- Hands-on experience with AI tools and a clear point of view on how to drive adoption across a business
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field preferred
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Senior Manager of IT & Enterprise Systems to own the systems, tools, and technology partnerships that keep Magic Spoon running and oversee systems rooted in driving real business outcomes specific to Magic Spoon's industry and needs
- You'll own our ERP day-to-day, run our software implementations and AI rollouts, manage tech budgets and vendor relationships, and lead a team of two
- You'll work closely with the Chief of Staff to translate business priorities into well-run technology projects
- Own Magic Spoon's ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) day-to-day, ensuring it runs reliably and supports the business as we grow
- Manage integrations between BC and connected systems (Shopify, EDI, 3PLs, finance and reporting tools), troubleshooting issues and rolling out enhancements as needs evolve
- Partner with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to make sure the ERP supports key workflows such as month end close, reporting, and decision-making
- Execute ERP enhancements and module rollouts in partnership with internal stakeholders and external implementation partners
- Run software evaluations, implementations, and rollouts from requirements gathering through training and adoption
- Lead the rollout and adoption of AI tools across the company: identify high-leverage use cases, get tools into people's hands, train teams, and help every function get more out of AI
- Partner with department leads (Finance, Operations, Commercial, People, Marketing) to understand their needs and help them pick and implement the right tools
- Stay current on what's working at peer companies and bring strong recommendations to the leadership team
- Maintain Magic Spoon’s overall systems architecture and tech stack, pressure testing current needs and future state requirements/design
- Deeply understand our data architecture and requirements to best support the team in delivering accurate and reliable data to support business processes and analysis
- Guide IT team to support departments upleveling analytics fluency and using data to drive business decisions
- Maintain a clear, prioritized IT roadmap that reflects company priorities, with transparent tradeoffs when capacity is constrained
- Run IT projects with rigor: clear scope, timelines, owners, and success criteria, delivered on schedule and on budget
- Manage the IT budget end-to-end: software contracts, renewals, hardware, and vendor spend
- Track spend rigorously, identify opportunities to consolidate or optimize tools, and bring a clear ROI lens to every investment
- Run vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing relationship management; hold vendors accountable to service levels and value delivery
- Lead and develop a team of two across IT Specialist and Data Product Engineer
- Set clear goals, give regular feedback, and create growth opportunities for both
- Foster a problem-solving, business priority-centric culture within the IT function
Our take
Magic Spoon offers protein-based alternatives to popular cereal brands and has found early traction with its healthier cereals. It provides cereal flavors like Fruity, Cocoa, and Peanut Butter, but with better ingredients, zero added sugar, high protein, and low carbs, as well as gluten-free and keto-friendly options.
The cereal industry has been dominated by the same brand names since the 60s. Magic Spoon's different approach has chimed with Millennials, Gen-Z, and those looking for guilt-free comfort food. Strategic tie-ins with TikTok influencers and heavy spending on Facebook advertising allowed the new cereal brand to earn substantial profits.
With solid funding, Magic Spoon has expanded into brick-and-mortar stores, securing nearly 7,000 distribution deals by mid-2023. Competing in the massive breakfast cereal market alongside new challenges like OffLimits and Crispy Fantasy, as well as industry giants, Magic Spoon has the potential to become a household name if it can sustain its momentum.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2022
$106.4m
SERIES B
Nov 2020
$9m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $126.5m
Company benefits
- 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance
- Bonus eligibility
- 401(k)
- Generous parental leave
- Unlimited vacation
- Catered lunch in office
- Dog friendly office
- Unlimited cereal
Company HQ
Tribeca, New York, NY
Leadership
Gregory Sewitz
(Co-Founder)Previous Co-CEO of Exo, Science Editor for The College Hill Independent, and Contributing Writer for Men's Journal.
Gabi Lewis
(Co-Founder)Co-founder of EXO and Management Associate at Bridgewater Associates.
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