DIO is a divine, new line of ready-to-drink, “celestially canned cocktails.” Seeking a cocktail enthusiast with an entrepreneurial mindset and a supply chain background in CPG (beverage/alcohol a ++).

About DIO

DIO is a new line of ready-to-drink, canned cocktails (13.5-15% ABV). Named after Dionysus, the original party god, DIO offers modern twists on classic cocktails from around the world. Each elixir offers an all-natural, “less guilt” drinking experience sure to bewitch any mortal palate. Within each celestially canned cocktail is a “double dose of spirit with a splash of sin” using only premium spirits and ingredients. Our tantalizing tonics are sinlessly sweetened, with each can containing less than 250 calories and 8g of sugar per can.

Founded by renowned party planner, Bronson van Wyck and entrepreneur, Nick Bradley, DIO has reimagined classic favorites with exotic ingredients to create modern-day, epicurean elixirs that are mixologist-worthy and Mt. Olympus approved. Forget what you think you know about canned cocktails… this is the nectar of the gods

The Position

DIO is looking for a detail-oriented candidate to manage all aspects of our supply chain. The position will be responsible for procurement, logistics, inventory and the associated financial reporting, as well as overseeing each vendor and partner in our supply chain. We are looking for someone scrappy to collaborate with our internal and external vendors, manage our ongoing production, and execute new product launches. Candidate must be able to think critically and prioritize effectively, focusing on immediate efficiencies and long-term scalability. This position will report directly to the CEO.

Position will be remote if outside of the NY metro area. Candidate must be willing to travel for supply chain.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90-125k

The salary range for this position is based on the applicant's experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The actual salary will be determined during the interview process based on the aforementioned criteria.

The Perks of Working For a Deity

We’re a team of forward-thinking entrepreneurs and we strive to create a gratifying, flexible start-up environment that inspires creativity and innovation. By working at DIO, you will align yourself with some of the brightest minds in the hospitality industry, as we share a beautiful Manhattan penthouse office with our sister event company, Van Wyck & Van Wyck.

Working with DIO also comes with the following perks:

Building a powerhouse brand from the ground up
Managing the development of some of the industry’s most innovative formulations
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement/401k
Unlimited luxurious libations
Access to Chief Emotional Support Canine (CESC), Lola

Responsibilities

Supply Chain & Co-Manufacturing Management

Coordinate and manage relationships and financials with supply chain partners, vendors, and 3PLs
Run production QA and monitor co-manufacturing, ensuring compliance with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in product manufacturing and packaging
Support vendor agreement negotiations
Identify process bottlenecks, implement solutions in a timely manner and monitor supply chain KPIs on an ongoing basis
Plan production runs based on sales projections and demand
Outline projected COGS for each production run, maintaining projections at least six months in advance
Manage transportation partners, planning & coordinating pickups as necessary for fulfillment needs with distribution partners from co-packer location(s)

Procurement

Source new vendors/suppliers/partners for ingredients, packaging, co-packing, and 3PL as needed for either new products or COGS optimization
Source ingredients & packaging for each production run, managing lead times effectively for each production
Collaborate with the design & marketing team in the ongoing development process for new products & packaging
Manage point of sale collateral and procurement with production partners

S&OP

Own inventory demand tracking & reporting, coordinating with the sales & marketing teams
Manage all inventory at the SKU level, making adjustments to mix based on new demand signals from sales & marketing for fiscal year
Develop next FY inventory demand projections in partnership with leadership teams

Formulation

Manage formulation partners on the development of new flavors and products
Schedule internal and external tastings, track all feedback in a concise document for formulators to easily digest
Ensure all finalized formulas are sent off to can manufacturer for testing and PA for advisory

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Requirements

3+ years experience in supply chain management for a similar high-growth CPG brand, startup experience a +
Experience in alcohol space or canned beverages a ++
Understanding of end to end supply chain processes and best practices
Expertise in project management
Proficient in Google Sheets / Excel modeling
Proficient in PMO tools like Monday or Airtable
Willingness to travel as needed for production & QA to co-manufacturing facilities
Strong written and verbal communication as well as analytical thinking

About You

You thrive in a startup environment and are an ambitious, hungry individual
Self-motivated, energetic and adaptable; open to wearing multiple hats within a flexible start-up environment; not afraid to get down and dirty unpacking boxes
Extremely organized and detail oriented to project manage all aspects of supply chain for the business

Applicants are expected to have current work authorization in the United States.

We strongly encourage under-represented minorities to apply. DIO is an equal opportunity employer - we welcome everyone to our team.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of DIO not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignment, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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