Co-Man Management Associate (or Manager)

Role Description

*This is a hybrid position that is required to work 3 days per week in the centrally-located Austin office at 5912 Balcones Dr., which would require applicants to live in the Austin metropolitan area.

This position will be the relationship manager for our co-manufacturer partners and will work with the Supply Chain Planner to place POs for finished goods according to the forecast and hold co-mans accountable for production schedule deadlines, quality and testing requirements, and OTIF shipping. The role also involves maintaining clear communication between all stakeholders and troubleshooting and resolving supply chain issues.

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Place POs for finished goods and track co-man production schedules and timing of completion
• Track and monitor the timing of raw materials to trouble-shoot issues that could impact production schedules
• Meeting with multiple co-mans weekly to hold co-mans accountable for PO deadlines and help co-mans work through production or other issues to ensure on time completion of POs
• Identifying bottlenecks and possible issues in a timely manner
• Streamlining workflows and PO placement to maximize co-man ops through a thorough understanding of co-man production operations and lead times
• Arranging for shipping of finished goods to the company distribution warehouse
• Sourcing new co-mans and freight carriers and negotiating contracts
• Negotiating pricing and monitoring price fluctuations in production fees and freight to reduce and optimize costs
• Leading monthly vendor performance reviews
• Tracking actual lead times for co-mans to assist in lead time reduction and/or revisions to forecast model assumptions
• Monitoring compliance with contract terms

Qualifications

• At least 3 years proficiency and expertise in co-man management and sourcing
• Industry expertise with the manufacturing operations of food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and/or supplements (or another related industry)
• Expertise and proficiency in Excel and NetSuite (or an equivalent ERP system)
• Ability to work autonomously and stay connected and productive on remote days
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a highly-related field

**Title and compensation of Associate vs. Manager will be consistent with candidate's level of experience as this position can scale based on experience level.

Benefits

· Paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave

· Health, dental, vision, supplemental life, and ST and LT disability insurance plans

· New Child leave - 16 weeks 100% paid leave + an additional 6 weeks with ST disability

· 401(k) plan and employer match

· Continuing education reimbursements, wellness program reimbursements, discounts on Company product purchases, paid charitable community service, paid bereavement and paid voting leave

· One Medical – free membership to 24/7 on-demand primary care

· Teladoc virtual health

· Kindbody gynecology, fertility and family-planning care

· Talkspace online mental health therapy

· Commuter benefits

Company Description

Legendairy Milk® is a bold and innovative company that focuses on creating science-backed solutions for women's health challenges, from breastfeeding to beyond. More than a supplement brand, Legendairy Milk® is a movement that empowers women by challenging norms, fostering honest conversations, and providing supportive, shame-free resources. Our mission is to put women first in every aspect, ensuring they receive the understanding and care they deserve. Based on generational wisdom mixed with modern science, we deliver real talk and real support in tackling taboo health topics.

The Company was founded in 2016 by Luna Aziz when she struggled with breastfeeding and began growing, grinding and encapsulating combinations of natural herbs to enhance her milk supply. She began selling on Etsy to help other moms and, with the addition of her husband, Joe Feehan, grew the company to an omni-channel company, selling multiple women's health products through major retailers, distributors, Amazon and DTC. The company has grown to 35+ employees located at our headquarters in Austin, Texas and our fulfillment and distribution warehouse in east Austin. The Company is heavily focused on new product development and marketing initiatives to meet growth milestones over the next few years.