| Location | Denver, CO |
We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Senior Manager of Operational Excellence to lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen our supply chain, improve inventory performance, and build the operational foundation for continued growth. In this role, you'll turn business priorities into actionable projects that connect demand planning, supply planning, procurement, technology, and inventory management. Your work will help us make better decisions, streamline processes, improve customer service, and scale our operations while balancing cost, profitability, and product availability.
Our ideal candidate is a collaborative, data-driven problem-solver who can bring people together around shared goals and translate big-picture thinking into meaningful results. You take ownership, communicate clearly, and know how to influence decisions across teams and levels of an organization. You're comfortable navigating change and ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and finding practical ways to make things better. You approach challenges with curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, keeping both the customer experience and the needs of the business in focus.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Projects & Cross-Functional Initiatives
Lead supply chain projects from initial concept through implementation, ensuring initiatives align with business priorities, product roadmaps, and customer service objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives spanning demand planning, supply planning, procurement, and inventory management to improve operational performance and business outcomes.
Establish project plans, governance structures, risk mitigation strategies, change management approaches, and stakeholder communication plans to support successful execution.
Implement and refine project management methodologies, including Agile, stage-gate, or hybrid approaches, to improve execution speed while maintaining quality and cost controls.
Evaluate project outcomes, track progress against objectives, and use post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
Optimize Planning, Inventory & Supply Chain Performance
Drive inventory optimization initiatives across sales channels and product categories, balancing working capital efficiency with product availability and customer service expectations.
Lead initiatives that improve demand and supply planning, procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, cost management, and continuity of supply.
Use forecasting, scenario planning, and supply chain analytics to evaluate trade-offs, identify risks, and improve planning accuracy and inventory productivity.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure operational effectiveness, inventory performance, service levels, and cost efficiency.
Ensure planning and inventory management processes support profitability, customer satisfaction, and the company's long-term growth objectives.
Improve Systems, Processes & Operational Efficiency
Partner with IT and other business functions to implement and optimize enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities, planning systems, and related supply chain technologies.
Improve the integrity, accessibility, and usefulness of planning data while expanding reporting automation and business intelligence capabilities.
Identify and implement process improvements that reduce inefficiencies, strengthen controls, and improve the scalability of supply chain operations.
Evaluate and apply automation, AI, and other emerging technologies to improve forecasting accuracy, planning effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
Apply data analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and performance reviews to identify root causes, measure results, and sustain operational improvements.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or procurement, with a strong focus on project or program management in a consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment.
Demonstrated experience across demand planning, supply planning, and procurement.
Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, including process improvement, inventory optimization, and supply chain transformation, with measurable impact on service levels, inventory performance, cost, and time-to-market.
Strong knowledge of inventory optimization methodologies, forecasting models, and supply chain analytics, including financial analysis of trade-offs among inventory, service levels, margins, and operating costs.
Experience implementing and optimizing ERP systems and planning platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Toolio, or similar systems.
Proficiency with data analysis and business intelligence tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms, including developing KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
Experience establishing or managing project governance, risk management, and change management processes.
Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Monday.com, MS Project, Asana, Workbench, Jira, or similar platforms.
Preferred
Experience in a high-growth business environment.
Experience launching or scaling performance apparel, footwear, workwear, or similar consumer brands.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Toolio.
Experience applying automation, AI, or advanced technologies to improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
Experience with Master Data Management principles and data governance.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
About TRUEWERK
At TRUEWERK, we believe craftsmanship is a mindset that should be applied to every endeavor. We value precision in the details, discipline in the process, and a commitment to excellence whether we're building a house or a spreadsheet.
We believe the people whose skilled, physical work keeps our society running deserve gear that mirrors the tremendous value they create. We meticulously design, test, and refine every product to optimize performance and reflect the pride and professionalism of the people who rely on it.
We serve customers across the U.S. and Canada through TRUEWERK.com, Amazon, and a growing network of retail and enterprise partners. Backed by a dedicated team of about 60 employees and a strong growth trajectory, we're building a company - and a culture - grounded in performance, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
TRUEWERK is committed to providing fair and competitive compensation through a combination of base salary and performance-based bonuses. Other benefits include but are not limited to:
Employer-paid medical (HDHP & PPO options) and dental plans
Optional vision, pet, accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospitalization insurance
Company-sponsored life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Affordable coverage for dependents and domestic partners
HSA with monthly employer contribution
FSA, dependent care, and commuter spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health, financial, and legal counseling)
Professional development reimbursement program
Volunteer and community-building opportunities
401(k) with company match
Monthly hybrid work stipend
Hybrid working schedule (with great snacks!)
Annual performance bonus
Flexible PTO policy and paid company holidays
Free workwear for you and discounts for friends and family!
TRUEWERK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at TRUEWERK are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion, family or parental status, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.