Manuka Health · 6 days ago
Brand Operations Manager - North America
Manuka Health is a leading Manuka honey company globally, with a strong focus on care for people, products, and the environment. They are seeking a Brand Operations Manager to oversee operational management and execution across their North America business, ensuring effective supply chain coordination, promotional execution, and distributor partnership management.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CarePersonal HealthWellness
Responsibilities
Distributor Operations Management: Oversee UNFI and KeHE operations, including item setup, pricing, launches, and maintenance
Supply Chain Coordination: Monitor inventory, track shipments, and partner with demand planning to prevent out-of-stocks and maintain service levels
Promotional Execution: Manage submissions, timelines, and compliance within distributor portals; ensure accurate execution of promotional plans
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with sales, marketing, finance, and global teams to support launches, promotions, and issue resolution
Performance Analysis & Reporting: Analyze sales, inventory, and promotional data; develop KPI dashboards and provide actionable insights
Process Improvement: Identify operational gaps and implement efficiency enhancements across systems and workflows
Product Lifecycle & Profitability: Manage product lifecycle, monitor profitability metrics, and collaborate with marketing and NPD teams for alignment
Qualification
Required
5-7 years' relevant experience
Strong knowledge of UNFI and/or KeHE processes, systems, and promotional mechanics
Experience working in the natural products in the CPG industry
Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and distributor reporting tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail
Strong relationship builder with team and stakeholders
Ability to prioritise and multi-task under tight deadlines
Successful track record of success in complex projects and strategies
Excellent leadership skills
Company
Manuka Health
Manuka Health are proud to present our 100% pure New Zealand highest quality natural care products.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.09MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2024-07-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-08-23Grant· $0.02M
2022-09-07Grant· $0.02M
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