Create Wellness
Supply Chain Manager
Summary
Create Wellness is building a category-defining wellness brand and is hiring a Supply Chain Manager to scale end-to-end supply chain operations. This individual contributor role on the Operations team reports to the Director of Supply Chain and focuses on ensuring reliable procurement, production coordination, and on-time shipment across channels.
What you'll do
Own day-to-day procurement execution across raw materials and finished goods.
Determine purchase order timing with the Inventory Planner, incorporating supplier lead times, MOQs, and production schedules.
Place, manage, and track purchase orders in the ERP, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, and delivery timelines.
Proactively communicate with vendors to ensure materials and products arrive in full, on time, and in good condition.
Maintain accurate ERP data (lead times, vendor data, order statuses) and resolve order-flow exceptions with internal teams.
Support stabilization and improvement of the recently integrated ERP environment.
Manage supplier and contract manufacturer relationships; conduct weekly production status and shipment readiness check-ins.
Track supplier KPIs (e.g., lead time adherence, purchase price variance) and build/maintain supplier scorecards.
Partner with Distribution & Logistics to ensure a smooth handoff through final shipment.
Maintain in-stock levels of critical DTC non-sellable materials (e.g., mailers, inserts, packaging components).
Balance weeks of cover, service levels, cost, and working capital through disciplined ordering.
Support cost optimization initiatives, including RFPs and vendor negotiations, and contribute to scalable procurement processes.
Requirements
4-6+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, or related roles (ideally CPG, wellness, food/beverage, or other physical product environments).
Hands-on experience managing purchase orders and supplier communications.
Strong ownership mindset with a bias for action and ability to improve processes proactively.
Excellent organization and attention to detail; able to manage competing priorities.
Strong analytical skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets; able to analyze data, spot trends, and make recommendations.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and external vendor networks.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
Conditions
Compensation: base salary range $135,000-$145,000 plus equity.
Benefits: fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
Location/work setup: Downtown Manhattan office; 4 days in office with flexible work setup.
Time off: 15 days of PTO.