Jack and Sage is building a team!
Jack and Sage is a startup in the dynamic Outdoor Industry producing innovative apparel designed to evoke memories of experiences and brand engagement for our customers.

The Company
We are seeking candidates passionate for a challenge and an opportunity to make a big impact within a startup.

Joining the Jack and Sage team, you will be immersed in an exciting startup environment of growth and passion. Our team thrives off the opportunity to make a big impact among a small team – forget bureaucracy and politics, we are fast paced, we value acting and initiative, and we broaden our experience by encouraging everyone to work closely with all our company departments.

If you would prefer to write a business plan, rather than follow someone else’s, this company is for you.

The Job Description
The VP of Operations will oversee 100% of the operations of the company including procurement, in-house decoration, graphic design, logistics and warehousing. The position is responsible for management of all personnel, teams, and 3rd party vendors within the operations of the company building positive culture and working relationships between all internal departments.
Goals
The position’s numerous responsibilities are listed below:

Procurement

• Manage production life cycle
• Manage internal calendar for vendor order deadlines and workflows
• Oversee production and review of internal design files for vendor use
• Negotiate pricing
• Place PO’s
• Review and approve samples
• Manage timeline and deliveries
• Receive PO’s and perform QA/QC
• Develop new products and capabilities

Finance

• Tracking down payments
• Progress payment and final payments
• Provide Director of Finance with Monthly Summary of cash needs

Product Development

• Oversee development of new styles
• Oversee development of new artwork
• Ensure timeline development for sales timelines

In-house decoration

• Purchase, upkeep, and manage machinery
• Sewing machines
• Embroidery machines
• Laser
• UPC / Labeling
• Computer
• Manage Sewing team
• Hiring, training, management

Graphic Design

• Manage graphic design team

Logistics

• Inbound International Freight
• Ensure on-schedule delivery and the lowest market price on shipping
• Acquire 2-4 quotes for every shipment
• Negotiate pricing
• Establish new relationships and preferred international freight pricing
• Outbound Freight
• Ensure we have the best outbound freight and operations

Warehousing

• Oversee warehouse team and operations

ERP

• Upkeep of ERP system details to the best possible detail

Company Culture

• Establish positive, and effective culture between multiple divisions who rely on procurement (design, operations, sales, finance)
• Weekly meetings and regular training and education of others in the company
• Positive energy and attitude working with others
• Support company objective of rapid revenue growth

The Job’s Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• 3+ years operations experience required. Candidates will have overseen numerous facets of operations within an apparel company
• 3+ Years managing multiple teams
• 3+ Years experience with ERP systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Experience working with international vendors
• Regional proximity to Eagle, CO or Denver, CO – we are currently not considering candidates re-locating. For Denver candidates, the ability to drive to our Eagle office monthly is required
• Quick learner, great attitude, team player

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with international logistics, freight and tariffs
• Experience with Adobe design programs
• Experience with apparel and accessories
• Experience with price negotiations
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

Details
Title: VP of Operations

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: ~$90K + benefits (qualifications to determine final salary)

Benefits: Heath to be offered in 2024, 3% Match of IRA, 2 Work From Home Days Per Week

PTO: Unlimited

Hours: Full Time

Location: Either of our offices: Eagle, CO or Denver, CO with some Work from Home
Talk To Us About This Job
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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