Operations Analyst, External Manufacturing (Canned Energy)

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. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through e-commerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the world’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, and 3D Energy. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the world’s most noted consumer product 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 ready-to-drink beverages, snacks, supplements and more.

The Role:

The Operations Analyst on the External Manufacturing team will be a key member of the organization assisting with the directing and managing of production operations of Alani’s RTD, RTE and Sports Nutrition external manufacturers. Total SKUs across these product lines exceed 100 with annual spend on pace to be over $300M for 2023. This role is highly collaborative as it will partner with third-party manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and internal stake holders across all departments. The external manufacturing team will be responsible for meeting performance metrics in quality, cost management, inventory availability, and turnover.

Location: This role is required to sit in our Louisville, Kentucky HQ and does not offer relocation assistance at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate as a key member of the team to ensure the supply chain is capable of meeting sales forecast while managing financial metrics.
• Translate forecast into supply requirements to ensure proper inventory levels.
• Communicate daily with internal stakeholders ensuring everyone has a full understanding of production timing.
• Coordinate and track monthly production schedules at various Co-manufacturers and Re-packers.
• Play a key role in relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Project management of Innovation and Brand change initiatives.
• Generate, send, and track purchase orders/work orders.
• Provide analytical feedback related to manufacturing cost, timing, and inventory levels.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health/Vision/Dental Benefits
• 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 401K plan with employer match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• AND SO 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.