Director of Supply Chain

Sol-ti

San Diego

Description

Sol-ti’s success resides in consistently developing the highest quality Living Beverages backed by our Employee-Owned team that brings energy and excitement into their daily work with a passion for healthy living and sustainability.

Sol-ti means ‘of the sun’ or ‘you are the sun’. We are committed to helping individuals shine while also preserving the planet with the use of sustainable glass packaging.

Company Summary

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sol-ti is the fastest-growing refrigerated beverage companies in the United States, creating premium organic wellness beverages and supplements enjoyed by consumers nationwide. Our products can be found at leading retailers, coffee chains, and foodservice partners across the country. Backed by an employee-owned culture, we're building the next generation of functional beverages and Superfoods through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to quality.

Career Basics

Location: San Diego, CA

Industry Type: Branded Manufacturer

Category: Operations

Beverages: SuperFood Beverages, Wellness Shots

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: VP, Operations

# of Direct Reports: 2

For this position, the candidate must reside in Southern California and be seeking a full-time position onsite.

Position Summary

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic and operational management of Sol-ti's end-to-end supply chain, including demand planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and supplier performance. This role develops and implements supply chain strategies that ensure the timely and cost-effective flow of raw materials and finished goods while supporting production, customer fulfillment, and business objectives.

Career Responsibilities

  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Develop and execute the company's overall supply chain strategy to support business growth and operational excellence.
  • Build scalable processes across procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory management.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service levels while reducing overall supply chain costs.
  • Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure supply chain performance.
  • Demand and Supply Planning
  • Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to develop accurate demand forecasts.
  • Translate forecasts into production and procurement plans.
  • Balance inventory investment with customer service and production requirements.
  • Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Lead procurement of ingredients, packaging materials, and indirect supplies.
  • Develop strategic supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
  • Identify alternate suppliers to reduce supply risk.
  • Monitor supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery metrics.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Customer Service, and Sales to ensure alignment.
  • Communicate supply risks and mitigation plans proactively.
  • Support new product launches by coordinating material sourcing and production readiness.

Career Requirements/What we ask of you:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
  • 3+ years leading supply chain, procurement, planning, or logistics teams.
  • Experience within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing ideally in a cold-chain or short shelf life environment.
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities.

What we offer you:

  • $140,000+ annually depending on experience
  • Employee Equity Incentive Plan
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Health Insurance programs with industry leading contributions towards your premium
  • Referral Programs and free access to our functional beverages and supplements to enjoy while at work or home
  • 80 hours of paid time off, two floating holidays and eight paid company holidays.

Sol-ti Values

We each have an inner light. At Sol-ti, we encourage you to Let Yourself Shine while also encouraging others to shine their brightest. We are committed to helping individuals shine through Liquids of Vitality while also preserving the planet with the use of sustainable glass packaging.

Create the Best Product: Best in Glass

Did you know that most of the other beverages on the market use petroleum based single-use plastic packaging? Not only is this harmful to our oceans and landfills, it is also not sustainable. From the start, we have been committed to bottling in glass for purity, people, and the planet.

Our unique UV Light Filtration process uses light rays to preserve our liquid without pasteurizing it – eliminating spoilers without pasteurizing it – so you can enjoy organic, Glass Bottled, Living Beverages.