Sr. Manager, Network Planning & Middle Mile
Weee!
About Weee!
Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.
Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.
About The Role
As Weee continues to grow, we need to build the supply chain network of the future! We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Network Planning & Middle Mile Logistics to help build out the logistics and supply chain network and answer the critical business questions regarding Supply Chain strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive network strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives, ensuring we can meet customer demand effectively
- Build and lead a team of 3-5 members of network planning and logistics professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship
- Manage transportation operations, including carrier relationships, route optimization, and cost control to ensure on-time deliveries and cost savings
- Continuously identify areas for process improvement within the network to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, carriers, and other partners to ensure service levels are met
- Monitor and control operational expenses to meet budgetary goals while maintaining service quality
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization in supply chain operations
- Evaluate and optimize inventory levels, distribution networks, and transportation routes to minimize costs and maximize operational efficiency
- Build dashboards, self-service tools, and ad hoc reports to analyze and present data associated with business operations, and strategic decision making
- Identify actionable insights, recommend business actions, and influence the direction of the business by effectively communicating metrics and results to stakeholders
- Manage and drive the Sales & Operations Planning meetings
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA/MS) is preferred
- At least 5-8 years of experience in supply chain management, with a minimum of 3-5 years in network planning and management, ideally in the grocery or e-commerce industry
- Prior supervisory experience in leading team of analysts
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data-driven insights to make strategic decisions
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing market conditions and business needs
- A strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans while balancing short-term priorities
- Ability to design and create dashboards/visualizations using, e.g., Tableau (or similar)
- High proficiency with SQL, and comfort with Python/R or any other scripting language
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Business Administration/supply chain management/logistics, or a related field
- Structured and organized thinker who can drive analytical projects to completion with minimal direction; intense analytical ability, attention to detail and ability to deep-dive when necessary
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
Company Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401k
- Annual bonus plan
- Vacation and holiday time off
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Monthly Weee! Points credit
- Valuable opportunity to grow into your dream role by contributing to a venture-backed startup in a high-growth stage
- Thoughtful, talented, and supportive coworkers and leadership team
Compensation Range
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000 -165,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.