NSI Group, LLC · 3 months ago
Director of Strategic Business Operations
NSI Group, LLC is a leading player in the natural private label food industry, committed to providing high-quality, organic, and sustainably sourced food products. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Business Operations to partner with the CEO and executive team to drive organizational effectiveness and oversee the IT team, ensuring cross-functional alignment on strategic initiatives including AI and digital transformation.
Food and BeverageManufacturingOrganic FoodSnack Food
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring organizational priorities and initiatives are executed effectively
Lead the IT function, managing team performance and overseeing new technology/tool roadmap
Responsible for ERP/finance platforms (SAP Business One or equivalent), ensuring seamless integration across finance, operations, and supply chain
Drive company-wide process optimization and operational excellence
Manage strategic projects, including AI pilots, digital tools, and process automation
Oversee risk management, including supply chain resilience, business continuity, and cybersecurity measures to safeguard company operations and data
Translate leadership vision into actionable roadmaps and track progress against key milestones
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment on strategic goals and resource allocation
Support change management, communication, and adoption of new systems and ways of working
Anticipate organizational challenges and proactively develop solutions
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in project management, organizational design, or strategic operations
Process-orientation: Loves building and improving systems, workflows, and playbooks
Strong ability to drive complex, multi-team initiatives to the finish line
Rigorous systems skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), G Suite and ERP systems (SAP Business One is a plus)
Experience with AI-related projects (e.g., AI tools, AI database, automation, or digital transformation)
Exposure to cybersecurity and information security practices, ensuring operational resilience and protection of business systems
Robust leadership and communication skills; ability to influence at all levels
Analytical, structured thinker with a bias toward execution
3+ years at a top consulting firm, as well as 3+ years experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth company with exposure to scaling operations and processes
Master's degree (MBA, MS Finance, MS Industrial & Systems Engineering, or equivalent) required
Fluency in English (oral and written), Spanish a plus
Company
NSI Group, LLC
Natural Sourcing International (NSI Group) is a global private label food supplier based in Los Angeles, California.