Director of Operations
Austin, TX, United States
Summary
Location: Austin, Texas (Relocation available)
Experience: 10+ years
Commitment: Full Time
Compensation: Competitive
As the Director of Operations at ROKA you will be responsible for overseeing demand/supply planning, inventory management, logistics, and our Austin-based assembly and fulfillment operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building processes from scratch with the ability to both oversee and execute.
Responsibilities:
Oversee multiple operational teams, from demand planning and inventory management to logistics and assembly/light manufacturing.
Participate in setting organizational strategy and operating goals, translating strategy into operational plans and leading the team through execution
Develop operating budgets and resource plans to execute growth initiatives
Forecast business trends for company operations
Identify problems, build plans and drive implementation
Optimize resources, including inventory, facilities, budget dollars, physical and capital assets, and talent
Ensure appropriate reporting tools are in place to monitor results with a focus of driving continual improvement, efficiency, and effectiveness of key business processes
Coordinate with managers across multiple departments to ensure the departments operate smoothly and are on track
Build and maintain measures for improving business processes & strategies for success
Must Haves:
Skills and Attributes
Player/Coach mentality and ability
Highly detail-oriented, results-oriented, and growth-mindset-oriented
Excellent communicator across all levels and mediums
Ability to think creatively, analytically and strategically in applied problem solving
Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, and strong math and computing skills with strong numeracy
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial perspective on business
Thrives in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team structures
Ability to foresee and prevent project roadblocks
“Yes, We’ll Find a Way” mentality. Ready to say “Yes, let’s make it happen” and then figure out how to achieve it
Results-driving AND team-supporting
Demonstrated ability to pivot when strategies aren’t working, generate new ideas and strategies, and execute against them
Experience:
Proven track record of building processes from scratch
Best in class manager
Experience managing a supply chain function (inventory management, demand planning, logistics)
Experience managing fulfillment (in house or via 3PL)
Knowledge of performance eyewear industry a plus
Consumer packaged goods experience a plus
Demonstrated excellence at team building and management.
Work Location:
ROKA is located in Austin, TX, USA. This is an “in person” role, and candidates must be prepared to work on-site full-time. Remote candidates will not be considered for this position.
Benefits Include
Competitive compensation
Employee and industry discounts
Fun and casual but high-performance atmosphere
Onsite corporate gym
Health, dental, vision & FSA, employer paid life insurance
Vacation and sick leave
401(k) with match
Gym membership stipend
Paid maternity and paternity leave
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