ABOUT THE COMPANY
Bonfire is transforming the way people buy and sell high-quality custom apparel. We are a free online platform where anyone can design, sell, and buy custom products. We’ve helped thousands of individuals, groups, and nonprofits raise money for the causes they care about, and also serve the world’s top creators as their premiere custom merch platform. We’re a passionate, creative, and data-driven team constantly pursuing our vision: to strengthen communities that inspire a kinder world. We bring this vision to life by hiring passionate, smart people who celebrate and respect others, are committed to a life of curiosity, are never satisfied with ‘good enough’, is eager to co-create the future, and who thrive through teamwork. Have we been looking for you?
ABOUT THE JOB
Our Operations team is searching for their future Vice President of Production Operations (Vice President). The Vice President is responsible for the evaluation and management of the production process which includes internal teams as well as outside contractors who fulfill and ship our product. The Vice President manages the internal design, production, content moderation, and supply chain teams. They are responsible for planning, managing, and tracking the production process from design concept to execution to delivery. They will identify, develop, evaluate, and action strategic initiatives in support of Bonfire’s production operations and fulfillment services and serve as a trusted advisor to the greater senior leadership team while cultivating and enhancing positive and effective relationships with our external partners. This is a highly visible role that will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work extensively with Bonfire’s leadership.
The Vice President will also work closely with marketing, sales, finance, and product with the responsibility to optimize efficient, profitable growth through process improvement, automation, outsourcing and other levers while maintaining/improving the quality consistency of delivered merchandise. They are responsible for oversight of sourcing/procurement, cost, quality, fill rate, on-time delivery, and alignment with the strategic sourcing plan.
The Vice President will also work closely with marketing, sales, finance, and product with the responsibility to optimize efficient, profitable growth through process improvement, automation, outsourcing and other levers while maintaining/improving the quality consistency of delivered merchandise. They are responsible for oversight of sourcing/procurement, cost, quality, fill rate, on-time delivery, and alignment with the strategic sourcing plan.
Our future Vice President will have significant experience in fulfillment operations, preferably with (custom) apparel, and will be responsible for delivering balanced operating results in the areas of planning, design, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing.
Humble Ingenuity, Trusting Partnerships, Inclusive Cooperation, Moral Courage, Healthy Dissatisfaction
Bonfire is currently supporting a virtual work environment;however, we are looking to only hire candidates that reside in the United States.
include but are not limited to:
SUPERVISORY AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Minimum of a BA;Business, Finance, Engineering, or related degrees preferred.
- 7-10+ years of relevant experience, ideally in the apparel industry and including a mix of logistics, fulfillment, supply chain, and e-commerce.
- Consistent access to a reasonably distraction free home work space, with reliable access to high-speed internet and use of a smart phone/mobile device.
- Technologically savvy, with strong computer skills and the ability to embrace and adapt to changes to technology that is critical to how we work.
- Good working knowledge of the primary Google business, productivity and collaboration tools/software and strong excel skills.
- Good working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs.
WHY WORK AT BONFIRE?
When team members all around the world were asked to find three words they’d use to describe Bonfire, the most commonly shared values were: kind, inclusive, charitable, supportive, collaborative, and passionate. Work here and help us guide people toward their full potential and possibility in support of a company that’s trying to infuse the world with more of those values.
In addition to leading purposeful work, you will also benefit from our full-time employee offerings:
- Competitive compensation - The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $180,000
- Great benefits that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K
- Remote work environment (We are a fully distributed team!)
- Tech setup right-fit for your remote work environment
- Year-round swag giveaways
- Unlimited PTO that we encourage everyone to take advantage of
- A positive culture and dynamic team environment
- The ability to help create a kinder planet
- An environment to grow your skills, learn new technologies, and to challenge yourself
Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you!