At Ovalware, we are on a mission to enrich people's experiences one cup at a time. Our niche lies in creating exceptional and unique brewing and tasting experiences with quality, beautifully designed, and functional products. We're looking for a visionary Supply Chain & Product Manager to help us make these experiences more accessible to the world.

Position Summary. As the Supply Chain & Product Manager at Ovalware, you will play a pivotal role in driving our product development initiatives and optimizing our supply chain operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of bringing our products to market, from concept to delivery, while ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness throughout. You will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with manufacturing partners, optimizing logistics processes, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

What’s in it for you?

• Collaborative working environment. At Ovalware we foster a collaborative and cooperative atmosphere where everyone's input is valued.
• Closer-knit team. As a compact team, we prioritize efficiency, ensuring that decision-making is swift and targeted.
• Flexible working hours. Embrace flexibility in your working hours as part of our results-driven team culture, where autonomy and a strong sense of ownership define how we operate.
• The salary range is USD 20-30K, with additional bonuses based on achievements.

What will you do?

Product Management

Product Development Strategy:

• Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies aligned with company objectives, market trends, and customer needs.
• Lead the product development process from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer expectations.
• Build a Product Roadmap.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement rigorous quality control measures throughout the product development lifecycle, conducting thorough inspections and testing to uphold Ovalware's standards of excellence.
• Monitor key product metrics and KPIs, analyze data to gain insights into product performance, and identify areas for improvement.

Market Analysis:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to identify market opportunities and drive product innovation.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal team members, including Industrial Designer, Walmart & Amazon Account Manager, Creative Director, and Finance Manager.

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify potential risks and issues that may impact product development timelines or quality, developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies as needed.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Partnership:

• Manage global supply chain operations, with a focus on the USA and China, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency.
• Oversee supplier-partner relationships, handling procurement processes, purchase order issuance, and monitoring deliveries for accuracy.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, proactively identifying and resolving scheduling issues.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers for future product lines, expanding supplier network and enhancing product offerings.

Operations:

• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency across the supply chain.
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments, coordinating all related activities to optimize transportation and distribution.
• Maintain inventory levels and forecast future needs, optimizing inventory management processes to minimize shortages and excess stock.
• Communicate with warehouses to coordinate inventory management and distribution efforts effectively.

What are we looking for?

Product Management:

• Proven experience overseeing product development processes, preferably within the consumer goods industry.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and product excellence.

Supply Chain Management

• 3+ years of experience with supply chain planning and inventory management.
• Optimization mindset - always looking for ways to improve efficiency and cost.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for international and domestic shipping – air and sea freight.
• Experience working in the e-commerce industry. Knowledge of Amazon is a huge plus.
• Fluency in Chinese is a plus.

1. Screening (reply within a week)

2. Team interview (reply within a week)

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our Amazon success story 🚀

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