GUNNER
VP of Operations - Get Hired Fast
Nashville, TN | $64K - $203K
Qualifications
- 10+ years of Operations experience
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain, Inventory, and Warehouse Operations
- Experience with Information Technology and retail technology systems
- Strong cultural leadership and team management skills
- Managed multi-million dollar budget and drove operational efficiencies
- Experience with high-growth omnichannel expansion efforts
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or equivalent
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Key Skills Needed
- Strong analytical skills
- People management
- Creativity
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic thinking
- Resourcefulness
Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate with a team of 10+ people
- Oversee supply chain, warehouse operations, and systems & technology
- Manage day-to-day operations of Warehouse Operations
- Develop strategic initiatives to support high-growth
- Build strong partnerships with cross-functional departments
- Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers
- Oversee inventory reconciliations and monitor vendor performance
- Evaluate and negotiate with tech, operations, and facilities vendors
- Design, implement, and maintain technology infrastructure
- Improve operating efficiency, profitability, and customer experience
- 11-50 employees
- Manufacturing, Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Security
- Privately Held
- Founded: 2014
- Last round: Seed
- Last round: US$ 275.0K
- Nashville, Tennessee
Company information
Like some of the best stories, ours begins with a dog, Gunner. I’ve always felt uneasy traveling with him in traditional plastic crates – and was tired of replacing flimsy ones year after year. Gunner made me realize I wanted to produce a heavy-duty kennel with as much drive as he gave when retrieving. I wanted to build the world’s best dog crate. I’m proud to say that GUNNER has helped keep thousands of pets safe on the road – because every detail of this crate is designed and tested in real conditions, for the invested dog owner. Man's Best Friend deserves MAN'S BEST KENNEL®. -Addison Edmonds, Founde
