Sr. Manager, Network Design & Strategy

New York, NY, Columbus, OH, Las Vegas, NV, Cincinnati, OH

ABOUT BARK

Here at BARK, we love dogs & their people. Were looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (were not kidding). Think Disney for dogs -- we make magic for dogs & their people through our products, events, & experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, & our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats & clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys & treats to dogs across the world & use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives & ways to make magic between dogs & their people. Weve since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.

THE TEAM

Our Pup's first hand experience depends on us! Our goalto tirelessly work towards best in class service fulfillment of every dog's order. Our teams focus & commitment is dedicated to fulfilling as efficiently, reliably, & inexpensively as possible. Internally, our Planning, Product, & Growth teams are our best friends. Together, we make the engine run to ensure EVERY dog parent gets what they paid for!

WHO WERE SNIFFING FOR

The Senior Manager of 3PL Programs at BARK is responsible for driving the logistics network strategy, & aligning  the teams resources & roadmap with BARKs Direct to Consumer & Commerce goals & objectives . They will identify opportunities for network optimization, cost reduction, & enhanced efficiencies - which will require collaboration with internal & external cross-functional teams to implement strategic solutions seamlessly into our network. 

The role will require thorough analysis of business requirements, cost-benefits, & market capabilities to deliver robust, scalable solutions for BARK. They will need to build business proposals, gain buy-in from executive team members, & be accountable for the successful end-to-end execution of implementation plans. 

KEY DUTIES

• Develop & refine the overall 3PL network strategy & roadmap, aligning it with the company's goals & objectives, & gaining executive buy-in for investments where required.
• Identify opportunities for network optimization, cost reduction, & enhanced efficiencies. 
• Collaborate with internal & external cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives & ensure seamless integration with existing processes.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of 3PL programs, ensuring timely execution & adherence to project timelines.
• Provide effective project management leadership, including resource allocation, risk mitigation, & milestone tracking.
• Establish & monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of 3PL programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have 7+ years of experience in fulfillment/distribution operations, manufacturing, transportation operations, process engineering, or continuous improvement. 
• Proven experience in 3PL program management, with a focus on network strategy, solution design, & implementation.
• Effective communication & collaboration skills, both internally & externally.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a cross-functional & matrixed organization.
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.

This position is a full-time salaried position & the preferred candidate is located near New York City, NY, Las Vegas, NV, Columbus, OH or Cincinnati, OH. We offer health insurance for both you & your pup, 401k, wonderful team & a dog to pet anytime you wish! 

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

• The base salary range for this position is $130k-$186K
• This position is eligible for equity 

**This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting & may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills & expertise.