Career Opportunities

Shoes That Fit, an award-winning and highly respected national non-profit that provides brand new athletic shoes to children in need, seeks a talented professional to join us in the position of Vice President Supply Chain. We are looking for person to bring their experience, talent and creativity to help build our infrastructure during a period of strategic growth as we work toward our goal of reaching 500,000 children annually in the next 4-5 years.

$95,000-$105,000 plus benefits
Position Overview
The Vice President Supply Chain (VPSC) will be a member of the senior management team and a strategic thought-partner, reporting to the CEO and Executive Director (CEO). The VPSC will be a hands-on manager and will support the following areas: supply chain, warehousing, logistics and management systems. The VPSC serve as the main supply chain contact for high-level corporate partnerships, will analyze organizational workflow and make recommendations to expand capacity.

Major Responsibilities

Logistics and Warehouse Management (40%)

• Work with the CEO and Chief of Staff to open larger warehouse facility to receive and process large shoe donations.
• Hire a new Logistics Manager and deepen organizations logistics capacity.
• Manage 3PL partnerships to increase efficiency and drive down costs.
• Oversee new Order Management System and complete development of Warehouse Management System.
• Oversee work of warehouse team to drive the growth of capacity to support new national opportunities.
• Develop and manage logistics KPIs for performance management.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouses facilities and furnishings.
• Support staff to develop Volunteer program to support corporate partners warehouse work days and ongoing volunteer support.

Program Support (30%)

• Work closely with Strategic Partner Program to ensure accurate and timely shoe deliveries to schools across the nation.
• Provide project management on large scale shoe deliveries and other specialized projects, including research and analysis.
• Help develop capacity planning for the organization.
• Participate in program activities and new ventures.

Shoe Sourcing (30%)

• Serve as key contact with corporate and brand partners on major shoe purchases and donations.
• Monitor inventory and help develop specific requests of vendors.
• Support Board work to deepen relationships with current shoe brand/vendor partners and open the door to new ones.
• Manage relationships with vendors and others.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with at least 6 years of experience in organizational management. A background in a nonprofit environment is also a plus.
• Experience with implementing and managing systems, including WMS and CRM/database required (Salesforce experience a plus).
• Experience with supply chain management and logistics required.
• Creative thinker with ability to analyze data and envision organization growth.
• Experience leading and supporting staff members.
• Ability to harness technology to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency, with experience managing relationships with software vendors.
• Experience leading planning efforts and running operationally effective, growth-oriented organizations that have multiple function areas.
• Self-driven, reliable, results-oriented person with a positive outlook, and clear focus on high quality work.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery; must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
• Able to represent the organization in a professional and business-like manner.
• Must be able and willing to travel to represent the organization, as needed.

To apply please send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d like to work with us to jobs@shoesthatfit.org.

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Job Location: West Coast – Remote

About Haulink:

Haulink is a leading technology platform designed to revolutionize the construction trucking industry. Our innovative solutions streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth for construction trucking companies. We are committed to transforming the industry through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service.

Position Overview:

The Operations and IT Continuous Improvement Manager will serve as the critical link between our business operations and technical teams. This role requires a deep understanding of business functions, project management expertise, and flexibility to adapt to the dynamic nature of construction jobsites and truck orders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for automating current business processes, integrating a CRM, and prioritizing the multiple needs of the business based on revenue generation and associated expenses.

Key Responsibilities:

Business and Technology Integration:

• Gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications for developers.
• Ensure technology solutions meet business objectives and translate technical needs into business language for stakeholders.
• Continuously enhance systems, processes, and practices within the organization.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement and analyze processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design, implement, and measure the impact of changes on both business and technology aspects.
• Work closely with stakeholders across different departments to align continuous improvement efforts with overall business strategy and goals.

Project Management:

• Lead and coordinate the development and planning of our infrastructure roadmap.
• Manage and guide technologists, in-house teams, outsourced contractors, or vendors.
• Provide guidance on technology choices and implementation strategies.

Disaster Recovery:

• Design, plan, deploy, and maintain a comprehensive business disaster recovery program.

Supervision and Management:

• Supervise and manage the operations team to guide revenue growth and maintain customer relationships.

Behavioral Competencies:

Leadership:

• Provide clear direction and manage performance with regular feedback.
• Set high standards of performance and pursue aggressive goals.

Customer Service:

• Exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Act with customers in mind and recognize colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication:

• Ensure important information is conveyed clearly, timely and effectively.
• Demonstrate ability to gather information and data from team members and ask quality questions to fully understand their comments, while providing feedback and/or solutions that resolve issues at hand.

Responsiveness and Accountability:

• Demonstrate conscientiousness and personal responsibility.
• Show clear accountability for team resultsresults.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spirit.

Analytics:

• Collect, interpret, and derive meaningful insights from data to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analytical techniques and ability to drive strategic initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a business environment.
• Strong project management, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience in disaster recovery processes and procedures for operations, systems, cloud, and desktop environments.
• Background in developing and leading technology staff or outsource partners.
• Proficiency in supporting Microsoft, AWS, Google, and OS Unix development environments.
• Understanding of security compliance and regulatory issues.
• Familiarity with Python, Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD, Gitlab, AWS, Firestore, Postgres, Flutter, MS, and Google development and business environments preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.

Compensation:

$120,000 – $150,000 plus bonus compensation based on experience level, skillset, and previous project accomplishments. This is a full-time position with travel required as necessary.

Why Join Haulink?

At Haulink, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where you can make a significant impact. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior executives, take on more tasks continuously, and play a pivotal role in driving the company’s success. If you are an exceptional communicator, excel at project management, and have a passion for integrating technology with business operations, we invite you to apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, project accomplishments, and professional references. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay Range: $120,000 – $150,000 plus bonus compensation based on experience level, skillset, and previous project accomplishments

Contact:  Kathleen Warren – ar@bttruckinginc.com.

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