Senior Operations Manager

Brami Inc.
Chicago, IL

Who We Are

Brami is democratizing the Italian “good life” by redefining Italian food for the modern pantry. 

Founded by Aaron Gatti, a first-generation Italian American inspired by family roots in Umbria and time in a Michelin-star kitchen, Brami centers its current product lineup on the ancient lupini bean—a Mediterranean superfood cherished for centuries. We offer two Made-in-Italy lines: Italian Protein Pasta (bronze-die extruded; just two ingredients—premium Italian durum semolina and whole-milled lupini flour; ~70% more protein, 25% fewer net carbs, and 3× the fiber vs. typical pasta) and snackable lupini beans cured in savory spices. Headquartered in the U.S., Brami is the #1 fastest-growing pasta brand in the country two years running, available online and in 5,000+ stores nationwide.


Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Execution

  • Manage purchase orders, production schedules, and day-to-day communication with co-manufacturers and suppliers
  • Track production timelines and escalate risks or delays proactively


Inventory & Fulfillment

  • Maintain accurate inventory levels across 3PLs and warehouses
  • Monitor inventory movement, aging, shortages, and discrepancies
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support retail, wholesale, and DTC fulfillment


Logistics & 3PL Management

  • Serve as the primary operational contact for 3PLs
  • Manage freight coordination, delivery tracking, and issue resolution
  • Ensure SLAs, routing guides, and operational requirements are followed


Operational Reporting

  • Prepare and maintain weekly operational reports (inventory, fill rates, OTIF, production status)
  • Flag risks, constraints, and execution gaps with recommended actions
  • Support month-end inventory and COGS reconciliation in partnership with finance


Process & Systems Support

  • Document and maintain SOPs for core operational workflows
  • Support ERP, inventory system, and EDI execution (transactions, accuracy, data hygiene)
  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements


Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience to support promotions, launches, and customer needs
  • Support new SKU launches from an execution and readiness standpoint
  • Assist with audits, compliance documentation, and vendor setup


Qualifications

  • 3–6+ years of operations, supply chain, or logistics experience (CPG required)
  • Experience working with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and 3PLs
  • Strong execution, follow-through, and attention to detail
  • Comfortable operating within defined plans while managing day-to-day variability
  • Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; ERP experience required, Netsuite preferred
  • Experience supporting EDI execution in a CPG or retail environment