Senior Director, Global Operations - Amazon

Overview

Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

The Senior Director, Global Operations - Amazon, is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end operations of retailer accounts globally. This role will lead a team of operations professionals to ensure we deliver the best service at the lowest cost through seamless supply chain management, logistics, fulfillment, and order management to achieve strategic business objectives. The Senior Director will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and finance, to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Strategic Planning and Leadership:
  Develop and implement the global operations strategy for the Amazon account, aligned with the company’s overall business goals.
• Develop and utilize an Amazon Operations Metrics Scorecard to measure ongoing performance.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing global operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within the Amazon marketplace.
• Lead Operations agenda as part of the Amazon HII (high impact initiative).
• Lead monthly Amazon Operations SCR, including Operations Metrics Scorecard, Inventory status, direct import status, path to $0 shortages, and updates on all key initiatives that drive service at reduced cost.
• Be the face of Shark Ninja Operations to Amazon leadership.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve on time and in full shipping, which will improve chargebacks.
• Ensure Shark Ninja retains Prime Badge for drop ship products through process and inventory optimization.
• Collaborate with the customer service team to resolve escalated issues and implement preventive measures.
• Oversee the entire supply chain and order to cash processes, including inventory management, direct import, distribution, drop ship, and chargebacks to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Implement best practices in supply chain management to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Work with suppliers and partners to ensure high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.
• Influence global logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment centers, to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Drive initiatives to improve order accuracy, delivery speed, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor and optimize logistics performance and reduce shortages, addressing any bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Partner with FP&A and Sales to develop and manage Shark Ninja’s Amazon P&L, ensuring cost control and profitability.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for the executive team, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and standards, including those related to quality and environmental sustainability.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Stay informed about industry trends and changes in the regulatory landscape, adjusting strategies as needed.

• Demonstrated functional knowledge and experience in successfully running all aspects of operations:
  Order Management, Logistics, Distribution, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Business Process and S&OP.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Successful track record building infrastructure and implementing processes for a rapidly growing company.
• Experience…