Director of Operations

Happiest Baby, Inc.

$115K — $145K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of supply chain management experience for physical consumer goods
  • Experience leading Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) in a cross-functional setting
  • Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities
  • Hands-on experience with international shipping and logistics
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and custom operations tooling
  • Experience in building Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and managing KPIs
  • Excellent communication skills for supplier negotiations and executive discussions
  • Proficient in Excel and familiar with AI-powered tools
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own the full supply chain from suppliers to distribution
  • Lead S&OP processes to align planning and production with business goals
  • Manage inventory replenishment and procurement for efficient cash use
  • Negotiate pricing and contract terms while conducting supplier reviews
  • Drive quality and accuracy in fulfillment and operations
  • Lead new product launch planning and logistics from inception to production
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless execution and performance improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and scale supply chain operations domestically and internationally
  • Work in a high-impact role that merges strategic thinking with operational excellence
  • Engagement in innovative supply chain practices, including AI tools and predictive analytics
  • Chance to partner with diverse teams across marketing, product, finance, and customer service
  • Occasional travel for supplier site visits and business reviews
Full Job Description
About the Role

Happiest Baby, the company behind the award-winning, SNOO Smart Bassinet, seeks a Director of Operations to lead and scale our supply chain as we grow domestically and internationally. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategic thinking and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
  • Own the full supply chain: suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, logistics, and distribution
  • Lead S&OP processes to align demand planning, inventory, and production with business goals
  • Manage inventory replenishment and procurement to ensure healthy in-stocks and efficient use of cash
  • Negotiate pricing and contract terms; conduct supplier business reviews and site visits
  • Drive quality, fulfillment accuracy, and cost efficiency across the operation
  • Lead planning, production, and logistics for new product launches from inception through mass production
  • Partner with cross-functional teams - Marketing, Product, Finance, CS, and external vendors for seamless execution
  • Leverage AI tools (including Claude), dashboards, and predictive analytics to continuously improve performance

What You Bring
  • 10+ years managing end-to-end supply chains for physical consumer goods
  • Experience leading S&OP processes across a cross-functional organization
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Hands-on experience with international shipping, distribution, and working directly with manufacturers
  • Proficiency with ERP or proprietary operations systems; ability to work in and optimize custom-built tooling
  • Experience building SOPs, managing KPIs, and running supply chain analytics
  • Excellent communicator - equally comfortable in a supplier negotiation and an executive briefing
  • Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with AI-powered tools
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

Occasional travel required (
Salary range: $115,000 - $145,000

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