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Director of Operations
Company | Brooklinen |
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Location | Brooklyn, NY, USA |
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Salary | $152000 – $190000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10+ years of operations experience in freight, fulfillment, and supply chain management; home goods or fashion experience strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience building, leading, and developing teams
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong financial and operational acumen related to freight, fulfillment budgeting, spend management, and 3rd-party negotiations
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and operational systems such as OMS, WMS, and ERP platforms
- Deep understanding of order management across multiple sales channels (DTC, retail, wholesale)
- Excellent analytical and mathematics skills
- Skilled negotiator with a strong track record of cost control and partner management
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives to drive cost efficiencies and operational improvements
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Business acumen to implement well-defined, standardized, and visible operational processes
- A sense of urgency and ownership, with the resilience to navigate challenges and consistently deliver results.
Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize end-to-end order fulfillment processes across all channels, ensuring accurate and timely execution of high-volume orders
- Manage and optimize domestic and international shipping carrier strategies to balance cost, speed, and service level
- Hold logistics and transportation partners accountable for meeting SLAs and contractual obligations
- Maintain and enhance inventory accuracy and storage optimization across the 3PL network
- Collaborate with Production and Planning teams to optimize network inventory, proactively addressing issues that could impact split shipments, transportation costs, or customer satisfaction
- Develop and manage operational budgets, including monthly spend analysis and variance reporting; implement cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements
- Partner with Technology teams to drive enhancements to platforms and systems critical to Operations
- Lead the adoption of a consistent, data-driven, and scalable approach to operational processes
- Manage a team of six through three direct reports, overseeing inbound and outbound freight, 3PL fulfillment, reverse logistics, and the post-purchase experience across our network and third-party providers
- Foster a high-performing, engaged team culture rooted in accountability, clear goal-setting, and professional development
- Partner cross-functionally to achieve company and departmental goals and OKRs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Home goods or fashion experience strongly preferred