Job Title: Vice President, Operations
Location: Columbia, Tennessee (South of Nashville)
Reports To: CEO
Company Overview
Tethrd is one of the most innovative brands in the outdoor industry and responsible for igniting the biggest trend the hunting industry has seen over the past 20 years. Tethrd designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technical specialty gear to hunters - specifically around saddle hunting. Our products are sold directly to consumers (D2C) and through select specialty retailers nationwide. With revenues exceeding $20M and strong momentum in the market, Tethrd is entering its next phase of growth and is seeking an experienced and disciplined Vice President, Operations to lead our critical operations function.
Position Summary
The Vice President, Operations will own end-to-end supply chain and operational performance, including sourcing, manufacturing, inventory management, and fulfillment. This role is critical to scaling the business efficiently while maintaining product quality and safety, improving margins, and delivering an exceptional customer experience across all channels. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with experience in high-growth consumer products companies, preferably in hard and soft goods.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Supplier Management
● Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to optimize quality, reliability, and cost.
● Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing partners
● Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, MOQs, and lead times
● Mitigate supply risk through diversification and contingency planning
Manufacturing & Production
● Oversee production planning and execution across domestic and international manufacturers
● Ensure product quality standards and compliance requirements are consistently met
● Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost, lead time, and manufacturing efficiency
● Partner with product development to support new product launches and timelines Inventory
Management & Demand Planning
● Own S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process to align cross-functional teams
● Optimize inventory levels to balance working capital and service levels
● Implement systems and processes to improve inventory accuracy and visibility
Fulfillment & Logistics
● Evaluate various 3PL options and execute a transition from owned distribution.
● Oversee 3PL partners, warehousing, and distribution operations
● Optimize order fulfillment processes for DTC, retail, and wholesale channels
● Meet or exceed all customer specific fulfillment requirements particularly for National Accounts
● Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including freight and last-mile delivery
● Monitor and improve key metrics such as order accuracy, shipping times, and costs
Operational Strategy & Leadership
● Build and scale operational infrastructure to support rapid growth
● Optimize systems (ERP, WMS, etc.) to improve efficiency and data visibility
● Develop KPIs and dashboards to track performance and drive decision-making
● Lead, mentor, and grow the operations team
● Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, sales, marketing, and product teams
Qualifications
● 15+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or manufacturing leadership roles
● Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial environment strongly preferred
● Background in consumer goods, outdoor products, apparel, or hard goods highly desirable
● Proven experience managing global sourcing and supplier networks
● Strong analytical and financial acumen, with a track record of improving margins and efficiency
● Experience with ERP and supply chain systems (Netsuite experience strongly preferred)
● Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
● Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
● Experience operating within EOS/Traction or similar operating frameworks preferred
● Bachelor’s degree in a related field What We Offer
● Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
● Equity participation
● Comprehensive benefits package
● Opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company