Rain Media: Supply Chain Manager

Position Overview

Have you built your career in the e-commerce industry?

Are you an expert at supply chain management and logistics?

Is the start up environment your comfort zone?

Then the team at Rain Media needs you!

Rain Media is the company that launched the highly successful brand, Organics Ocean. Organics Ocean is an ecommerce brand bringing unique supplements to market, and the company is experiencing explosive growth. The only way to keep up with demand is to build a team of A-players and create the systems needed to grow and scale. That is where a Supply Chain and Logistics Manager comes in.

As the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our products seamlessly reach our customers. This is a dynamic position that requires you to be at the forefront of our operations, managing everything from supplier relationships and inventory control to order fulfillment and logistics. Your primary mission will be to ensure that we never run out of stock, particularly on platforms like Amazon, where timely delivery and accurate labeling are critical to maintaining our competitive edge.

In this role, you’ll work closely with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and securing the best possible deals to support our business growth. You’ll need to be a strategic thinker who can anticipate potential challenges and opportunities, ensuring that our supply chain is not just efficient but also scalable to match our rapid expansion. Your strong mathematical skills, ability to analyze data, and use advanced spreadsheet skills will be crucial in making data-driven decisions that optimize our inventory levels and minimize costs.

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You should be a strong communicator and negotiator, able to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fulfillment providers, and internal teams. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our supply chain operations, directly impacting the growth and success of our company. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for efficiency and a knack for logistics, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities (tasks associated with the role)

Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish Strong Supplier Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with three key suppliers and have one reliable backup to ensure a steady supply chain.
• Supplier Negotiations: Act as the primary negotiator with suppliers to secure favorable terms, focusing on cost-effectiveness and reliability.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, including lead times, quality, and reliability, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Purchase Order Management: Develop a consistent cadence for placing purchase orders (POs) that balances inventory levels and cost efficiency.

Inventory Management & Optimization

• Amazon Inventory Control: Ensure that we never run out of inventory on Amazon FBA, avoiding fulfillment by merchant at all costs to maintain Prime and same-day shipping capabilities.
• Real-Time Inventory Tracking: Implement and manage systems to know exactly where inventory is at all times, preventing stockouts and mislabeling.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize advanced spreadsheet skills and mathematical analysis to forecast demand, manage stock levels, and prevent overstocking or understocking.
• Warehouse Management: Oversee the storage, organization, and tracking of products within the warehouse, ensuring accurate stock records and efficient space utilization.
• FNSKU - Create a fail-proof system for FN SKUs to ensure we do not make errors that result in penalties. 

Fulfillment & Distribution

• Fulfillment Coordination: Work with fulfillment providers to guarantee that shipments go out on schedule, particularly focusing on daily shipments to customers.
• Mitigate Stockouts: Develop strategies to avoid inventory shortages, particularly on Amazon, and manage overflow effectively to support company growth.
• Shipping Coordination: Manage the end-to-end shipping process, including selecting carriers, scheduling shipments, and tracking deliveries.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Label Accuracy: Ensure 100% accuracy in labeling inventory to prevent errors.
• Contingency Planning: Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity in the face of supply chain disruptions.
• Manufacturing Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturers to align production schedules with business needs and ensure product quality meets our standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all aspects of the supply chain adhere to relevant regulations, including those related to food safety, labeling, and import/export.
• Private Certifications: Identify private certifications and lead the process for all product testing.
• 3rd Party Testing: Lead the process to have all products third party tested.

Analytical & Technical Expertise

• Advanced Analytical Skills: Leverage strong mathematical and spreadsheet skills to analyze sales data, forecast trends, and optimize supply chain operations.
• Cost-Effective Ordering: Balance the need for sufficient inventory with the risk of overstocking by determining the most cost-effective PO cadence.
• Cost Analysis: Analyze supply chain costs and identify areas for potential savings, such as through better supplier negotiations or more efficient shipping methods.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with key team members to finalize and optimize supply chain strategies.

Requirements (expected proficiencies to excel in this role)

• Experience working with an ecommerce company

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Data-driven decision making abilities
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Growth mindset
• Adaptable and flexible 
• Excels in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize projects and needs
• Process-oriented
• Long-term planner
• Strong interpersonal skills

Additional requirements:

• Access to a computer 
• Reliable internet connection
• Reliable and distraction-free work environment

Software Utilized by Company

Klaviyo, Go High Level, Gem Pages, Shopify, Trello, Slack, Telegram, Skype, Google Workspace, Dropbox, Microsoft360, GoDaddy

Current Team Members

CEO, COO, Director of Marketing, Director of Growth, Admin and Customer Service Manager, Customer Service Team, Controller, Fulfillment House, Media Buyer, Developer, Designers, Branding Contractor, Amazon launch team, Email Agency

About Organics Ocean

To learn Daniel’s story and more about Organics Ocean, visit the website.

The company is a place for innovation. Team roles and responsibilities are clear, and the passion of being a part of something bigger than one’s self is shared among everyone. The environment is casual, but the work is serious. Riding this wave of growth only works with A-Players on the team, and that is what everyone is, an A-Player.

Offer Details

This is a full-time, remote, employee position. Pay is between $85,000-$105,000/year (based on experience). Benefits include:

• Healthcare allowance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Up to $75/mos cell phone credit

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