Roambee
Vice President Operations
Roambee, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
About Roambee
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic VP of Operations to lead our global Inventory and Order Management teams. This role is for a strategic and hands-on player-coach who can seamlessly balance tactical execution with strategic foresight. The ideal candidate will embody the spirit of a "Responsible Rebel," someone who challenges the status quo responsibly to drive innovation and improvement. They will have a proactive and reactive approach to managing operations, ensuring smooth end-to-end processes from procurement to delivery, while fostering strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and customers. This is a critical leadership position, demanding both strategic vision and the ability to execute and optimize daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership:Lead, manage, and develop global teams responsible for procurement, order management, and inventory control.Act as a player-coach, directly involved in operational tasks while mentoring and guiding team members.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with business goals, ensuring operational excellence.Encourage innovative thinking within the team, challenging traditional approaches while ensuring responsibility and accountability.Order Management & Procurement:Oversee the procurement order process, from Proforma Invoice requests to Purchase Order creation in systems like NetSuite.Ensure accurate and timely internal release of POs, and maintain clear communication with vendors.Manage vendor relationships, payment terms, and follow-up to ensure shipment readiness and on-time delivery.Lead tendering processes for freight forwarder selection, ensuring cost-effective and reliable logistics solutions.Shipment & Inventory Control:Supervise pre-shipment and post-shipment activities, ensuring proper coordination with vendors and freight forwarders.Oversee the creation and management of shipments in the NetSuite system, including cost tracking and documentation.Ensure accurate tracking of shipments to customers, taking ownership of the process until final delivery.Maintain accountability for retaining revenue by preventing out-of-stock situations for key clients.Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:Develop and execute procurement strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring long-term partnerships.Implement industry best practices for cost reduction, supplier performance monitoring, and contract management.Embrace a "Responsible Rebel" mindset by identifying opportunities for disruptive improvements in sourcing and supplier management.Operational Excellence & Team Management:Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the operations team.Utilize advanced procurement, inventory management, and logistics techniques to drive continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with global import/export regulations, budgetary constraints, and cost optimization initiatives.Cultivate a culture of responsible innovation, where team members are encouraged to challenge the status quo in pursuit of operational excellence.Process Improvement & Compliance:Streamline existing operational processes and develop new, more efficient workflows.Stay informed of market trends and direct purchasing strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.Ensure compliance with company policies, maintaining detailed and accurate asset registers.Encourage a "Responsible Rebel" approach to process improvement, where new ideas are tested and implemented with care and consideration.Data Analysis & Inventory Management:Conduct physical inventory counts, implement robust controls, and manage inventory data analytics.Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and utilize data insights for proactive inventory management.Compliance & Certification Management:Review and maintain device compliance for Dangerous Goods (DG), NIST, and other necessary certifications.Research and advise on certifications required by various countries, telecom authorities, and industrial governing bodies.
Requirements
Experience: 15+ years in supply chain management, covering functions such as inventory planning, order fulfillment, logistics, contract management, import/export processes, and systems.Expertise: Strong knowledge of the entire procurement cycle, particularly in the electronics and hardware sectors.Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in NetSuite or similar systems, with extensive experience in inventory management and global trade complianceLeadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams, with excellent negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive procurement and operations strategies.Responsible Rebel: A mindset that challenges conventional thinking responsibly, always aiming to improve processes, systems, and outcomes without compromising on ethics, quality, or reliability.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications in related disciplines are a plus.
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan (Employee contributions only)
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We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic VP of Operations to lead our global Inventory and Order Management teams. This role is for a strategic and hands-on player-coach who can seamlessly balance tactical execution with strategic foresight. The ideal candidate will embody the spirit of a "Responsible Rebel," someone who challenges the status quo responsibly to drive innovation and improvement. They will have a proactive and reactive approach to managing operations, ensuring smooth end-to-end processes from procurement to delivery, while fostering strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and customers. This is a critical leadership position, demanding both strategic vision and the ability to execute and optimize daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership:Lead, manage, and develop global teams responsible for procurement, order management, and inventory control.Act as a player-coach, directly involved in operational tasks while mentoring and guiding team members.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with business goals, ensuring operational excellence.Encourage innovative thinking within the team, challenging traditional approaches while ensuring responsibility and accountability.Order Management & Procurement:Oversee the procurement order process, from Proforma Invoice requests to Purchase Order creation in systems like NetSuite.Ensure accurate and timely internal release of POs, and maintain clear communication with vendors.Manage vendor relationships, payment terms, and follow-up to ensure shipment readiness and on-time delivery.Lead tendering processes for freight forwarder selection, ensuring cost-effective and reliable logistics solutions.Shipment & Inventory Control:Supervise pre-shipment and post-shipment activities, ensuring proper coordination with vendors and freight forwarders.Oversee the creation and management of shipments in the NetSuite system, including cost tracking and documentation.Ensure accurate tracking of shipments to customers, taking ownership of the process until final delivery.Maintain accountability for retaining revenue by preventing out-of-stock situations for key clients.Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:Develop and execute procurement strategies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring long-term partnerships.Implement industry best practices for cost reduction, supplier performance monitoring, and contract management.Embrace a "Responsible Rebel" mindset by identifying opportunities for disruptive improvements in sourcing and supplier management.Operational Excellence & Team Management:Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the operations team.Utilize advanced procurement, inventory management, and logistics techniques to drive continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with global import/export regulations, budgetary constraints, and cost optimization initiatives.Cultivate a culture of responsible innovation, where team members are encouraged to challenge the status quo in pursuit of operational excellence.Process Improvement & Compliance:Streamline existing operational processes and develop new, more efficient workflows.Stay informed of market trends and direct purchasing strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.Ensure compliance with company policies, maintaining detailed and accurate asset registers.Encourage a "Responsible Rebel" approach to process improvement, where new ideas are tested and implemented with care and consideration.Data Analysis & Inventory Management:Conduct physical inventory counts, implement robust controls, and manage inventory data analytics.Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and utilize data insights for proactive inventory management.Compliance & Certification Management:Review and maintain device compliance for Dangerous Goods (DG), NIST, and other necessary certifications.Research and advise on certifications required by various countries, telecom authorities, and industrial governing bodies.
Requirements
Experience: 15+ years in supply chain management, covering functions such as inventory planning, order fulfillment, logistics, contract management, import/export processes, and systems.Expertise: Strong knowledge of the entire procurement cycle, particularly in the electronics and hardware sectors.Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in NetSuite or similar systems, with extensive experience in inventory management and global trade complianceLeadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams, with excellent negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive procurement and operations strategies.Responsible Rebel: A mindset that challenges conventional thinking responsibly, always aiming to improve processes, systems, and outcomes without compromising on ethics, quality, or reliability.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications in related disciplines are a plus.
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan (Employee contributions only)
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