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Director of Operations

Director of Operations

CompanyBrooklinen
LocationBrooklyn, NY, USA
Salary$152000 – $190000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

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