Operations Project Leader at Whisker

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Modeling, Network Design, Team Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Logistics, Manufacturing Planning, Data Visualization, S&OP, Demand Planning, Process Technology

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better. As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better. Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. We work in person 4+ days a week. What You’ll Do: As the Operations Project Leader you will develop short term and long term supply chain initiatives and follow through execution. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure business objectives are aligning with data and supply chain progress. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. Develops supply chain project plans from initiation to completion Leads and facilitates teams to develop plans, manages execution and operation of the supply chain strategy, and communicates progress to key stakeholders Assesses and improves supply chain planning processes with a focus on continuous improvement including IBP/ S&OP, Demand Planning, Manufacturing Part Planning and / or Purchased Part Planning Analyzes planning impacts on delivery to customers, costs (Logistics etc) and inventory Responsible for capacity modeling including facility, Tooling, Production LInes, Warehouse and overall space planning Oversees supply chain design with an emphasis on long term strategy including Make vs Buy, Make Where, Distribute Where, Purchase Where, and process technology alternatives Responsible for Network Design and Location Scouting Owns supply chain data and data visualization including analysis, synthesizing, model / simulation with large data sets partnering with our Business Intelligence Team Will perform additional responsibilities when required Requirements What You'll Bring: BS in Engineering or Supply Chain and or equivalent years of experience 5-10+ years of supply chain experience Ability and willingness to travel 10-25% of the time Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, work through complexity and present possible solutions Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs) Not Required but Nice to Have! Experience in leading various aspects of manufacturing and/or distribution operations Benefits & Purrks: Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with: Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Paid parental leave Whisker Parents Program 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption Pet Insurance discount 401K match Flexible spending accounts Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off 14 Paid Holidays Top of the line equipment Pet-friendly office Whisker products and swag Continuing education Support On-site gym with Peloton Referral program Statement of Inclusivity: We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status. #onsite1

Responsibilities

The Operations Project Leader will develop and execute supply chain initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams to align business objectives with supply chain progress. This role includes leading project plans, improving planning processes, and overseeing supply chain design and data management.