Supply Chain Manager

Company: 

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.

This is a compelling opportunity to join an exciting new food brand as we enter a critical growth stage. David is led by CEO Peter Rahal, the Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR ($600M exit to Kellogg in 2017). We have strong aspirations to become the most popular high-protein bar in North America and beyond.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Manager will be a key contributor to supporting and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain as we scale. This is an exciting opportunity for a new graduate to gain hands-on experience in procurement, production coordination, inventory management, and supply chain strategy. As part of a rapidly evolving team, the role will adapt based on business needs and your strengths.

In this role, your focus areas may include:

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers to meet scaling business needs.
• Support contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
• Help maintain supplier documentation and resolve operational challenges.

Production Coordination

• Ensure the seamless flow of raw materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to align production schedules with demand forecasts.
• Track production data and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Inventory Management & Logistics

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to prevent stockouts and minimize waste.
• Contribute to demand forecasting using sales and production data.
• Support logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery from manufacturers to warehouses and retailers.

Process Optimization & Analytics

• Analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with implementing tools and processes to support growth and streamline operations.
• Participate in projects to enhance supply chain sustainability and resilience.

Special Projects

• Play a key role in new product launches, coordinating production planning and raw material availability.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing partners and suppliers as the company scales.

What you’ll bring:

• 2 years in supply chain management or within a high-performance work environment (e.g., banking, consulting)
• Analytical background
• High IQ / intellectual horsepower
• A self-starting attitude with a love for executing on ideas and moving quickly
• The ability to operate independently while clearly communicating your priorities and initiatives to the rest of the team
• Humble, self-aware, and curious
• A desire to build an early stage CPG company with a mission to help people increase muscle and decrease fat

Practicalities:

• This is a full-time role.
• Salary: $110-130k per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets
• Company equity opportunity
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses
• Substantial and required PTO
• We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City – when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together.

Application Process:

• Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
• The target start date for this role is early March 2025.