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Director, External Manufacturing and Supply Chain

3 months ago


Louisville, United States Congo Brands Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Our Company:

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.

The Role:

At Congo Brands we're dedicated to building a future filled with refreshment and nutrition. We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as Director of External Manufacturing. This role oversees and manages production operations of our Ready-To-Drink (RTD), Ready-To-Eat (RTE), and Sports Nutrition products across our external manufacturing partners. With over 100 SKUs across these product lines and an annual spend exceeding $100M, this position plays a crucial part in our commitment to quality, innovation, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement a strategic approach to managing third-party manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment with our business goals, quality standards, and timeline expectations.
  • Foster strong, long-term relationships with our external partners, understanding their capabilities and ensuring their adherence to our quality, cost, and delivery benchmarks.
  • Facilitate regular performance evaluations of third-party manufacturers. This includes analyzing their output against key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas of improvement, and working collaboratively to address any issues.
  • Oversee and guide the issue resolution process related to manufacturing, coordinating with quality, engineering, and logistics teams as necessary.
  • Serve as the central communication conduit between Congo Brands and our third-party manufacturers, promoting transparency, fostering mutual understanding, and addressing any issues proactively.
  • Coordinate with internal teams spanning operations, logistics, and planning, translating sales forecasts into actionable supply requirements, and ensuring optimal inventory levels at all times.
  • Facilitate consistent updates to senior leadership regarding manufacturing performance, identifying potential risks, and proposing robust mitigation strategies. Act as a consultant to the leadership team, providing insights into manufacturing capabilities, constraints, and opportunities.
  • Champion the development and execution of a data-driven supply chain strategy that aligns with our overarching business objectives and optimizes manufacturing processes.
  • Leverage advanced analytics to inform strategic decision-making, identify bottlenecks, and implement process enhancements, aiming to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.

Key Skills and Experience Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role within the (Food/Beverage or CPG industry, REQUIRED).
    Proven experience managing external manufacturers and large-scale operations.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, HSA / FSA / Dependent Care FSA
  • 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Free product
  • AND MUCH MORE

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Congo Brands, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.