Procurement and Inventory Systems Manager

Procurement and Inventory Systems Manager at Dispatch Goods Procurement and Inventory Systems Manager at Dispatch Goods in Belmont, California Posted in about 2 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Procurement and Inventory Systems Manager Dispatch Goods | Hayward, CA (Hybrid) | Full-Time About Dispatch Dispatch Goods is building the infrastructure to eliminate single-use packaging. We replace disposables with durable, reusable systems

• and make them actually work in the real world. That means injection-molded products that survive thousands of cycles. It means bins that fit into dishrooms, not just design decks. It means logistics, returns, and inventory models built for circularity
• not linear throwaway systems. We're scaling fast across grocery and foodservice. Procurement is core to everything. The Role You will own procurement and supply chain end-to-end. Not a slice. Not a handoff. The whole system. You'll source products, negotiate contracts, manage vendors, build forecasting models, and ensure we always have the right inventory in the right place
• at the right cost. This is a high-ownership, execution-heavy role. You should be as comfortable negotiating with a factory in Shenzhen as you are rebuilding a forecast model from scratch. What You'll Own Sourcing & Vendor Strategy
• Own sourcing across all product categories:
• Injection-molded PP containers (bowls, lids, cups, plates)
• Gel ice packs, silicone components, bulk pails
• Front-of-house (FOH) return bins
• customer-facing, branded, durable
• Back-of-house (BOH) return bins
• throughput, stackability, wash workflows
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers across China, India, Vietnam, and the U.S.
• Run RFQs end-to-end: unit cost, tooling, cycle time, MOQ, and landed cost
• Push on vendors
• pricing, quality, timelines
• and know when to switch Inventory, Forecasting & S&OP
• Own the demand forecast across all SKUs
• Build inventory models for a circular system:
• Units in circulation
• Return rates
• Loss / attrition
• Replenishment timing
• Set safety stock, reorder points, and allocation across warehouses and 3PLs
• Maintain PO tracker and inbound shipment visibility Negotiation & Supplier Performance
• Lead all pricing and contract negotiations
• Structure agreements that scale with us:
• Tooling ownership
• Payment terms
• Volume pricing
• Track supplier performance (OTIF, quality, responsiveness) and drive improvements Logistics & Freight
• Own freight strategy: ocean vs. air, consolidation, drayage, customs
• Manage brokers and forwarders
• Reduce cost and improve lead times continuously Systems & Process
• Build our procurement and inventory systems from the ground up
• Design a circular inventory system that actually reflects reality
• Create durable processes for vendor management, lead times, and reordering
• Partner with Finance on COGS, landed cost, and inventory accounting What You Bring
• 4-7 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers (China/Asia strongly preferred)
• Strong background in injection molding, packaging, or hardgoods
• Proven track record negotiating cost-downs and better terms
• Hands-on forecasting and S&OP ownership
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets; ERP experience
• Clear, direct communicator with factories, brokers, and internal teams You'll Do Well Here If You
• Care about unit economics at scale
• Want full ownership, not a narrow role
• Like solving real-world problems
• materials, molds, logistics, operations
• Are comfortable building systems from scratch
• Care about sustainability and execution What We Offer
• Real ownership of procurement at a scaling company
• Direct impact on cost, operations, and product performance
• Tight collaboration with Ops, Product, and Finance
• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
• Work that directly reduces single-use waste

Compensation:

$100,000

• 120,000 Competitive base + equity + benefits

Travel Requirement:

Up to 25%