Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Location: Burlington, Vermont

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Reports To: CEO

About Skida

Founded in 2008, Skida creates outdoor accessories that serve as vessels for self-expression, combining style and functionality through whimsical patterns and high-performance materials. Based in Burlington, Vermont, Skida is committed to reducing its environmental impact by utilizing domestic production, recycled materials, and upcycling fabrics into innovative new accessories. To learn more about Skida's fresh perspective, visit .

The Opportunity

Skida is seeking a Director of Operations to lead their production, supply chain, and fulfillment ecosystem and help propel the company into its next stage of growth. This is a highly strategic role for a systems-minded leader who thrives at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.

Working closely with the CEO and cross-functional leaders, you will architect the operational infrastructure that powers our product launches, ensures reliable inventory flow, and delivers a best-in-class customer experience. You will shape long-term supply planning, strengthen vendor partnerships, optimize 3PL performance, and build scalable systems that support Skida's momentum.

This is an opportunity to make a significant operational and cultural impact at a mission-driven, fast-growing outdoor brand.

What You'll Do

Operational Strategy & Planning

• Lead Skida's annual and seasonal operational planning, aligning production, fulfillment, and inventory strategy with company growth goals.
• Oversee S&OP, integrating inputs across Product, Sales, Finance, and Marketing to drive forecasting.
• Support cashflow forecasting and inventory investment planning in partnership with Finance.
• Translate high-level business goals into actionable, measurable operational outcomes.

Supply Chain, Production & Fulfillment Leadership

• Provide strategic direction to the Production Manager and guide long-term supply, vendor, and sourcing strategy.
• Oversee 3PL relationships and ensure seamless coordination between in-house production and external distribution partners.
• Anticipate supply constraints, align inventory to demand, and mitigate operational risk.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs to ensure efficiency, accuracy, cost management, and quality.

Systems, Technology & Data Integration

• Own Skida's operations systems roadmap, ensuring integrations across ERP, 3PL, Shopify, Brightpearl, Deskera, and more.
• Drive system automation, process streamlining, and data integrity to support transparency and scale.
• Act as the point person for IT-related systems planning and vendor coordination.

Process Optimization & Risk Management

• Implement process improvements that increase accuracy, visibility, and operational efficiency.
• Lead risk mitigation planning related to supply chain disruptions, vendor performance, and systems stability.
• Support sustainability, ethical sourcing, and Skida's broader environmental goals.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and lead operations team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product leaders to ensure operational readiness for product launches and promotional cycles.
• Serve as a key communication link between leadership and operational teams.

What You Bring

• 7-10 years of experience in operations, supply chain, or production management in consumer goods, apparel, or similar industries.
• Strong systems and technology orientation, including experience with ERP and fulfillment platforms.
• Proven ability to lead S&OP, manage complex vendor networks, and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Financial acumen in costing, inventory investment, and cashflow decision-making.
• Experience building teams, optimizing processes, and scaling operations in a growth environment.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Success Looks Like

• Reliable, on-time delivery across seasonal launches.
• Improved inventory turns and margin performance.
• Strong 3PL and vendor KPIs.
• High data accuracy, efficient system workflows, and increased automation.
• Clear alignment between operations and strategic company goals.

How to Apply

We have partnered with Dan Lyons of The Richards Group to lead this important search Please send your resume and a cover letter to dlyons@ or Dan can be reached at 802-556-1167. Resumes and Cover Letters will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Skida is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.