Cure Hydration – Operations Associate
About Cure:
Cure is a VC-backed hydration brand based in New York City. We’re the only premium hydration brand with a science-backed formula, plant-based ingredients, no added sugar, and 4x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks. The product is based on the World Health Organization's formula for Oral Rehydration Solution that is proven to hydrate as effectively as an IV drip. But, unlike other ORS products, the ingredients are non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and have no added sugar. Made with coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, Cure provides everything your body needs for daily hydration and nothing it doesn't.
Cure is backed by a medical advisory board that includes Dr. Roshini Raj, Dr. Dana Cohen, and Brooke Alpert and is FSA/HSA Eligible. In just 5 years, Cure has expanded to over 14,000 retail stores nationwide including CVS, Walgreens, and Sprouts, and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America at #225 (#10 in Food and Beverage). Cure is a female-founded company, certified Plastic Neutral, and donates a serving for every purchase made to someone in need.
Our investors include Lerer Hippeau, Valedor Partners, Rocana Ventures, Beliade, Silas Capital, Litani Ventures, Joyance Partners, Parallel Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Simple Food Ventures, Carly Strife (Founder of BARK), Kathleen King (Founder of Tate's Cookies), Philip Krim (CEO at Casper), Nick Green (CEO at Thrive Market), Nas, Andy Roddick and more.
About the Job:
At Cure Hydration, we’re obsessed with helping our customers and employees thrive.
As our Operations Manager, you will report to Cure’s Director of Inventory Planning and will be responsible for supporting the entire Operations Team with day to day tasks; reporting and analytics, order management, inventory replenishment and allocation, as well as inbound and outbound transportation and fulfillment. Your strong analytical skills will support the team to make data driven decisions, and you will tackle tasks with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
Your responsibilities will include:
Inventory Management
- Monitor and evaluate SKU-level performance, partnering with the Director of Planning on purchase order placement and allocation.
- Generate, actualize, and refine sales and inventory forecasts for assigned product categories.
- Partner with the Director of Planning to monitor inventory positions, identifying potential risks or opportunities in the assortment.
- Support with weekly and monthly KPI reporting, including in-stock rate, inventory turn, and gross margin.
- Partner with Accounting for Operations month-end reporting and inventory reconciliation.
- Inventory control support, including validating and tracking inventory by lot code/expiration date and reconciling kit builds / donations / damages / quarantined inventory.
- Ad-hoc analytical and project support as needed.
Logistics
- Management of sample order processing and internal transfer processes. You will be in charge of order submission, carrier routing, tracking, and documentation organization to ensure shipments are 100% On Time and In Full.
- Manage inbound transportation lanes inclusive of carrier routing, rate negotiating, and document recording for all stages of both freight and parcel shipping activity.
- Daily e-commerce order exception management activities, including identifying and resolving fulfillment issues related to incorrect address submissions, and incorrect shipment mappings, as well as backorder escalation to internal customer service and sales teams.
Production
- Maintain and update internal PO Tracker with up-to-date pricing, shipping locations, ship dates, and payment.
- Validate and organize production-related documentation, including packing lists, COAs, and invoices
- Validate and enter vendor invoices into Quickbooks.
- Create and place purchase orders with finished good and packaging suppliers. Manage production schedules to ensure on-time production and delivery.
- Communicate production timelines with cross-functional team members to ensure full team visibility on reorders and product launches.
- Manage the new item setup process within GS1, the internal product catalog, vendors, and 3PLs.
About You:
- Are excited about entrepreneurship and are committed to helping people live healthier lives
- 2 years of experience in Inventory Planning, Logistics, Operations, or relevant data-driven role
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail. Nothing slips by you, and you stay on top of your tasks
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills. You love problem-solving and have a data-driven approach to projects
- Direct communicator with impeccable follow-up skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- E-commerce and Start-up experience is a plus
- Strong record of leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
- Self-driven, Curious, Confident, Optimistic, and Passionate
- US-based with work authorization to work in the US
- NY and CA applicants preferred
Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive pay bonus stock options 401k
- Vacation: Paid time off and sick leave, summer Fridays and holidays
- Product: All Cure employees receive a free Cure subscription
- Healthcare: Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Wellness: $750/year in wellness stipends
- Social: $800/year in social stipends
- Remote Work: We have team members on both EST and PST
- Cure Cares: Days off yearly to volunteer in your local community
Please submit your inquiry to maureen@curehydration.com.
We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Cure.