Supply Chain Manager

Title: Supply Chain ManagerLocation: Dallas, TXCompensation: $120-130KSchedule: On site 5x a week to start and then will transition to hybridCompany Profile: The Collagen Co. is looking to add a Supply Chain Manager to their team. This person will be the first hire in the US and will be responsible for the planning, procurement, and inventory decisions that enable the business to scale reliably, protect product availability, and optimize working capital. Operating in a build-phase environment, this role translates demand forecasts into structured production and procurement plans, balancing service levels, capacity, cost, and risk.About The Collagen Co.: The Collagen Co. is an Australian based company that sets out to create premium, great-tasting collagen products that are accessible for everyone to experience. They strive to continually innovate and bring collagen products to customers that contain the highest quality ingredients and give you results you can truly see and feel. They believe in a holistic approach to health and beauty starting from the inside out, and pride themselves on using ethically and sustainably sourced collagen from grass-fed pasture-raised bovine.The Supply Chain Manager Will Be Responsible for the Following:Own demand and supply planning, ensuring plans are realistic, achievable, and aligned to commercial prioritiesOwn US inventory strategy, targets, and allocation decisions, balancing availability, risk, and working capital efficiencyLead onboarding and ongoing management of contract manufacturers and suppliersOwn governance of inventory planning processes, ensuring discipline and consistencyEnsure quality standards, approved suppliers, and approved product specifications are embedded in all supply execution activitiesEnsure supply feasibility, capacity, MOQs, lead times, and quality readiness are validated earlyDrive continuous improvement through strengthened planning discipline, governance, and process clarity rather than manual workaroundsThe Supply Chain Manager Should Have the Following Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree5+ years' experience in supply chain, planning, or procurement roles within CPG, or outsourced production environmentsPrevious experience of demand/supply planning, inventory strategy, and allocation decisions in growing businessStrong experience managing contract manufacturers and supplier networksHigh proficiency in ERP and planning systemsDemonstrated ability to make sound trade-offs and operate as a decision authority in build or scale-up environments