Director of Supply Chain

About Us

SIMPLi is an award-winning, leading regenerative food brand on a mission to connect people around the world through the joy of food. Founded in 2020, SIMPLi co-founders Sarela Herrada and Matt Cohen sought to bring the best single-origin ingredients from around the world directly to you in a way that equally benefits people, producers, and the planet. SIMPLi partners directly with farmers to source the finest ingredients and make them accessible to consumers nationwide in stores, restaurants, and online.

If you’re passionate about food, sustainability, and making a difference, then SIMPLi is the place for you!

The Role

As the Director of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for building, managing, and optimizing SIMPLi’s global supply chain operations. You’ll lead a high-performing team, oversee inventory management, drive efficiency in logistics and distribution, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the company’s operational strategy.

What You’ll Do

·       Build and lead a world-class global supply chain team.

·       Oversee and scale warehouse, inbound, and outbound logistics operations globally.

·       Drive gross margin improvements through strategic negotiations and productivity management.

·       Develop and execute innovative supply chain strategies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

·       Collaborate with internal teams to optimize inventory flow and warehouse utilization.

·       Manage inventory metrics to maximize efficiency and ensure cost-effectiveness.

·       Work closely with finance to model budgets, forecast cash flow, and develop financial targets.

·       Monitor and enhance global operational performance using deep data and financial analysis.

·       Lead and inspire a results-driven, customer-focused, and accountable operations team.

·       Oversee U.S. operations, including the main warehouse in Baltimore and sublease spaces across the country.

·       Lead monthly operations performance reviews, setting KPI objectives and performance standards with external vendors.

Who You Are

·       A strategic leader with a track record of building and scaling supply chain operations.

·       Passionate about food, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.

·       A data-driven problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

·       Highly collaborative, with strong cross-functional communication skills.

·       Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to drive financial and operational efficiencies.

·       Self-directed and resourceful, comfortable in an evolving and unstructured setting.

Qualifications

·       5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, including international logistics.

·       Deep expertise in ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus.

·       Strong financial acumen and ability to manage costs and budgets.

·       Advanced Excel skills and data analysis experience.

·       Proven ability to lead global logistics operations from farm to shelf.

·       Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Why Join Us?

·       Hybrid-office flexibility

·       Competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, medical benefits, and 401(k)

·       Access to awesome and delicious ingredients from around the world!

·       A collaborative environment filled with passionate, talented and motivated people!

·       Opportunities to travel the world to visit our farming communities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.