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FutureSight

<div>FutureSight is hiring an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead HawkAI, an autonomous voice and messaging assistant for logistics teams. Logistics is a $26B+ industry drowning in manual communications. Freight brokerages, carriers, and warehouses make thousands of calls and emails daily.
HawkAI&rsquo;s AI workers autonomously handle 90%+ of routine communications from track-and-trace calls, load status updates, to shipment confirmations, so human teams can focus on exceptions and customer relationships.
As Founding CEO, you will:<ul>
<li>
Win customers &mdash; Run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion</li>
<li>Build the product &mdash; Work with FutureSight&rsquo;s product/engineering pod to launch V1
</li><li>Raise capital &mdash; Lead the seed raise with our initial cheque</li>
<li>Build your team &mdash; Hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation 
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About FutureSight</h3>
FutureSight is a venture studio that co-creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage &mdash; pairing hands-on studio support with early capital, reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x.
We&rsquo;re led by a cross-functional team of builders and investors. Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith lead venture design and product strategy. Prathna Ramesh applies her experience as a venture investor with capital strategy in every new business. Dennis Ensing mentors our ventures with operational and strategic expertise, Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience as a multi-time exited founder, and Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence. John Carbrey (San Francisco), a successful software entrepreneur and people leader, adds deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1, having built and exited multiple prior SaaS ventures.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Bring
</h3><ul><li>Validated problem &mdash; You will enter a venture with a proven market need and strong momentum toward building and scaling</li>
<li>Studio bench strength &mdash; Designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1</li>
<li>Capital commitment &mdash; Initial pre-seed funding for early hires and building the MVP with potential for follow-on funding, and access to our investor and advisor network</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Bring
</h3><ul><li>Founder-level drive &mdash; You&rsquo;re motivated to co-found a new venture as the CEO. With or without us, this is your calling.</li>
<li>Startup scrappiness &mdash; You know what you&rsquo;re signing up for. You&rsquo;re familiar with the scrappiness of owning something from start to finish</li>
<li>Previous founding experience &mdash; You have co-founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture or have been at a venture-backed company</li>
<li>Risk appetite and capacity &mdash; Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile</li>
<li>GTM chops &mdash; Proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement</li>
<li>Fundraising fluency &mdash; Able to craft investor narratives and close capital; well-networked in fintech and early-stage communities</li>
<li>People leadership &mdash; Magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier</li>
<li>Industry experience - Background in logistics, supply chain, freight brokerage, transportation, or B2B enterprise software that serves these industries</li>
<li>Bonus: Exposure to AI agents/LLMs 
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Can Expect</h3><ul><li>
Daily active engagement with our team to: launch initial product, achieve initial market traction and prepare for seed fundraise</li></ul><ul>
<li>Full P/L ownership of the new entity</li>
<li>A significant equity stake in the business</li>
<li>This is a full-time role; we are looking for someone to commit full-time and exclusively to building and owning a new SaaS venture 
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Ready to Build?</h3>
If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!
Submit your Resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us more about why you think we should chat!</div>

Co-Founder & CEO - AI Freight & Supply Chain

<div>FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI-native exception resolution system for mid-market logistics teams (shippers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, distributors).
Mid-market logistics operations are governed by documents &mdash; Bills of Lading, customs forms, invoices, PODs, compliance certificates, and contracts &mdash; yet most teams manage these through email, PDFs, portals, and spreadsheets. When documents are missing, incorrect, or inconsistent, shipments stall, costs spike, and ops teams spend most of their time firefighting exceptions instead of managing flow.
We&rsquo;re building an exception resolution system that understands shipment documents in context, detects what&rsquo;s missing or wrong, reconciles inconsistencies across documents and systems, and guides teams toward the right corrective action &mdash; without replacing existing TMS or ERP platforms. The result: faster exception resolution, fewer delays, and lower operational cost for the mid-market.
This is an opportunity to build an AI-native product in a $30B+ global supply chain software market, targeting one of the most painful and underserved operational problems.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
As Founding CEO, you will</h3><ul>
<li>Win customers &mdash; Run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion.</li>
<li>Build the product &mdash; Work with FutureSight&rsquo;s product/engineering pod to launch V1.</li>
<li>Raise capital &mdash; Lead the seed round with our initial investment.</li>
<li>Build your team &mdash; Hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About FutureSight</h3>
FutureSight is a venture studio that co-creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage &mdash; pairing hands-on studio support with early capital, thereby reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x.
We&rsquo;re led by a cross-functional team of builders and investors. Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith lead venture design and product strategy. Prathna Ramesh applies her experience as a venture investor with capital strategy in every new business. Dennis Ensing mentors our ventures with operational and strategic expertise, Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience as a multi-time exited founder, and Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence. John Carbrey (San Francisco), a successful software entrepreneur and people leader, adds deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1, having built and exited multiple prior SaaS ventures.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Validated problem &mdash; You will enter a venture with a proven market need and strong momentum toward building and scaling.</li>
<li>Studio bench strength &mdash; Designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1.</li>
<li>Capital commitment &mdash; Initial pre-seed funding for early hires and building the MVP with potential for follow-on funding, and access to our investor and advisor network.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Founder-level drive &mdash; You&rsquo;re motivated to co-found a new venture as the CEO. With or without us, this is your calling.</li>
<li>Startup scrappiness &mdash; You know what you&rsquo;re signing up for. You&rsquo;re familiar with the scrappiness of owning something from start to finish.</li>
<li>Previous founding experience &mdash; You have co-founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture, or have been at a venture-backed company.</li>
<li>Risk appetite and capacity &mdash; Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile.</li>
<li>GTM chops &mdash; Proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement.</li>
<li>Fundraising fluency &mdash; Able to craft investor narratives and close capital; well-networked in fintech and early-stage communities.</li>
<li>People leadership &mdash; Magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier.</li>
<li>Industry experience &mdash; Experience in logistics and supply chain operations, with hands-on exposure to document-heavy workflows, exception handling, or operational compliance.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Can Expect</h3><ul>
<li>Daily active engagement with our team to: launch initial product, achieve initial market traction and prepare for seed fundraise.</li>
<li>Full P/L ownership of the new entity.</li>
<li>A significant equity stake in the business.</li>
<li>This is a full-time role; we are seeking someone to dedicate themselves full-time and exclusively to building and owning a new SaaS venture.</li>
</ul>
Ready to build? 
If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!
Submit your Resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us more about why you think we should chat!
FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.</div>

Co-Founder & CEO - AI for Logistics Operations

<div>FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI-native reverse logistics orchestration platform. Reverse logistics &mdash; everything that happens after a sale &mdash; has become one of the largest and least controlled cost centers in modern commerce. Returns, warranties, exchanges, and recoveries are unavoidable, high-volume workflows, yet they are still managed through fragmented tools, spreadsheets, and manual judgment.
Operations, finance, and customer teams spend enormous effort enforcing policy, chasing evidence, routing returns, and reconciling outcomes &mdash; often with little visibility into where value is lost or when cash will actually be recovered. The result is margin leakage, long cycle times, and growing operational drag in a workflow that continues to scale.
We are building an AI-first orchestration layer that sits between customers, fulfillment networks, and finance systems. The platform enforces policy at intake, captures evidence at the source, determines the optimal path for each return, and tracks outcomes through to financial closure &mdash; without replacing existing ERPs, WMSs, or commerce platforms.
This is an opportunity to build c infrastructure in a $700B+ global market, shaping how modern organizations control cost, risk, and recovered value after the sale.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
As Founding CEO, you will</h3><ul>
<li>Win customers &mdash; Run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion.</li>
<li>Build the product &mdash; Work with FutureSight&rsquo;s product/engineering pod to launch V1.</li>
<li>Raise capital &mdash; Lead the seed round with our initial investment.</li>
<li>Build your team &mdash; Hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About FutureSight</h3>
FutureSight is a venture studio that co-creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage &mdash; pairing hands-on studio support with early capital, thereby reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x.
We&rsquo;re led by a cross-functional team of builders and investors. Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith lead venture design and product strategy. Prathna Ramesh applies her experience as a venture investor with capital strategy in every new business. Dennis Ensing mentors our ventures with operational and strategic expertise, Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience as a multi-time exited founder, and Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence. John Carbrey (San Francisco), a successful software entrepreneur and people leader, adds deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1, having built and exited multiple prior SaaS ventures.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Validated problem &mdash; You will enter a venture with a proven market need and strong momentum toward building and scaling.</li>
<li>Studio bench strength &mdash; Designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1.</li>
<li>Capital commitment &mdash; Initial pre-seed funding for early hires and building the MVP with potential for follow-on funding, and access to our investor and advisor network.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Founder-level drive &mdash; You&rsquo;re motivated to co-found a new venture as the CEO. With or without us, this is your calling.</li>
<li>Startup scrappiness &mdash; You know what you&rsquo;re signing up for. You&rsquo;re familiar with the scrappiness of owning something from start to finish.</li>
<li>Previous founding experience &mdash; You have co-founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture, or have been at a venture-backed company.</li>
<li>Risk appetite and capacity &mdash; Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile.</li>
<li>GTM chops &mdash; Proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement.</li>
<li>Fundraising fluency &mdash; Able to craft investor narratives and close capital; well-networked in fintech and early-stage communities.</li>
<li>People leadership &mdash; Magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier.</li>
<li>Industry experience &mdash; Experience in operations-heavy commerce, supply chain, or logistics environments, with hands-on exposure to returns, warranty, fulfillment, or post-sale workflows.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Can Expect</h3><ul>
<li>Daily active engagement with our team to: launch initial product, achieve initial market traction and prepare for seed fundraise.</li>
<li>Full P/L ownership of the new entity.</li>
<li>A significant equity stake in the business.</li>
<li>This is a full-time role; we are seeking someone to dedicate themselves full-time and exclusively to building and owning a new SaaS venture.</li>
</ul>
Ready to build? 
If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!
Submit your Resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us more about why you think we should chat!
FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.</div>

Co-Founder & CEO - AI Reverse Logistics

<div>FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI-native SaaS company that automates growth for SMB service businesses. 
 
Today, service operators rely on fragmented tools, manual follow-up, and disconnected marketing efforts &mdash; leading to lead leakage, slow response times, poor attribution, and inconsistent bookings. This product replaces that complexity with a vertical-specific system of AI GTM Agents that autonomously manage the full customer lifecycle &mdash; from first touch to booked job to repeat business &mdash; with clear, measurable ROI.
This is not marketing software, not a CRM, and not an agency. It is a done-with-you / done-for-you AI workflow product, integrated into the operator&rsquo;s system of record, designed to deliver what operators actually want: more booked jobs, higher retention, stronger local trust, and provable returns on spend.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
As Founding CEO, you will</h3><ul>
<li>Win customers &mdash; Run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion.</li>
<li>Build the product &mdash; Work with FutureSight&rsquo;s product/engineering pod to launch V1.</li>
<li>Raise capital &mdash; Lead the seed round with our initial investment.</li>
<li>Build your team &mdash; Hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About FutureSight</h3>
FutureSight is a venture studio that co-creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage &mdash; pairing hands-on studio support with early capital, thereby reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x.
We&rsquo;re led by a cross-functional team of builders and investors. Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith lead venture design and product strategy. Prathna Ramesh applies her experience as a venture investor with capital strategy in every new business. Dennis Ensing mentors our ventures with operational and strategic expertise, Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience as a multi-time exited founder, and Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence. John Carbrey (San Francisco), a successful software entrepreneur and people leader, adds deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1, having built and exited multiple prior SaaS ventures.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Validated problem &mdash; You will enter a venture with a proven market need and strong momentum toward building and scaling.</li>
<li>Studio bench strength &mdash; Designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1.</li>
<li>Capital commitment &mdash; Initial pre-seed funding for early hires and building the MVP with potential for follow-on funding, and access to our investor and advisor network.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Founder-level drive &mdash; You&rsquo;re motivated to co-found a new venture as the CEO. With or without us, this is your calling.</li>
<li>Startup scrappiness &mdash; You know what you&rsquo;re signing up for. You&rsquo;re familiar with the scrappiness of owning something from start to finish.</li>
<li>Previous founding experience &mdash; You have co-founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture, or have been at a venture-backed company.</li>
<li>Risk appetite and capacity &mdash; Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile.</li>
<li>GTM chops &mdash; Proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement.</li>
<li>Fundraising fluency &mdash; Able to craft investor narratives and close capital; well-networked in fintech and early-stage communities.</li>
<li>People leadership &mdash; Magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier.</li>
<li>Industry experience &mdash; Experience designing and scaling GTM workflows across lead capture, conversion, and retention in B2B SaaS.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Can Expect</h3><ul>
<li>Daily active engagement with our team to: launch initial product, achieve initial market traction and prepare for seed fundraise.</li>
<li>Full P/L ownership of the new entity.</li>
<li>A significant equity stake in the business.</li>
<li>This is a full-time role; we are seeking someone to dedicate themselves full-time and exclusively to building and owning a new SaaS venture.</li>
</ul>
Ready to build? 
If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!
Submit your Resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us more about why you think we should chat!
FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.</div>

Co-Founder & CEO - AI GTM Agents for SMBs

<div>FutureSight is hiring an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI Compliance venture serving SEC- and FINRA-regulated firms. Today, compliance teams at RIAs and broker-dealers spend countless hours manually reviewing marketing materials, employee communications, and trade records&mdash;driving up costs, slowing approvals, and increasing exam risk.
Our venture is reimagining this workflow with an explainable, policy-as-code platform that brings all reviews into one intelligent, automated system&mdash;empowering compliance teams to move faster, cut costs, and stay confidently audit-ready.
As Founding CEO, you&rsquo;ll shape the vision, build the team, and lead this transformation across the $10B regulatory technology market.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
As Founding CEO, you will</h3><ul>
<li>Win customers &mdash; Run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion</li>
<li>Build the product &mdash; Work with FutureSight&rsquo;s product/engineering pod to launch V1
</li><li>Raise capital &mdash; Lead the seed round with our initial investment</li>
<li>Build your team &mdash; Hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
About FutureSight</h3>
FutureSight is a venture studio that co-creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage &mdash; pairing hands-on studio support with early capital, reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x.
We&rsquo;re led by a cross-functional team of builders and investors. Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith lead venture design and product strategy. Prathna Ramesh applies her experience as a venture investor with capital strategy in every new business. Dennis Ensing mentors our ventures with operational and strategic expertise, Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience as a multi-time exited founder, and Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence. John Carbrey (San Francisco), a successful software entrepreneur and people leader, adds deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1, having built and exited multiple prior SaaS ventures.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Validated problem &mdash; You will enter a venture with a proven market need and strong momentum toward building and scaling</li>
<li>Studio bench strength &mdash; Designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1</li>
<li>Capital commitment &mdash; Initial pre-seed funding for early hires and building the MVP with potential for follow-on funding, and access to our investor and advisor network</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Bring</h3><ul>
<li>Founder-level drive &mdash; You&rsquo;re motivated to co-found a new venture as the CEO. With or without us, this is your calling.</li>
<li>Startup scrappiness &mdash; You know what you&rsquo;re signing up for. You&rsquo;re familiar with the scrappiness of owning something from start to finish</li>
<li>Previous founding experience &mdash; You have co-founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture or have been at a venture-backed company</li>
<li>Risk appetite and capacity &mdash; Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile</li>
<li>GTM chops &mdash; Proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement</li>
<li>Fundraising fluency &mdash; Able to craft investor narratives and close capital; well-networked in fintech and early-stage communities</li>
<li>People leadership &mdash; Magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier</li>
<li>Industry experience &mdash; Background in financial compliance, wealth management, or RegTech (SEC/FINRA familiarity strongly preferred).</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What You Can Expect</h3><ul>
<li>Daily active engagement with our team to: launch initial product, achieve initial market traction and prepare for seed fundraise</li>
<li>Full P/L ownership of the new entity</li>
<li>A significant equity stake in the business</li>
<li>This is a full-time role; we are looking for someone to commit full-time and exclusively to building and owning a new SaaS venture</li>
</ul>
Ready to build? 
If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!
Submit your Resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us more about why you think we should chat!
FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.</div>

Co-Founder & CEO - AI RIA Compliance

Conexus Food Solutions

<div>Salary Range: 40,000 - 55,000 
Schedule: 5 Day Work Week (Onsite) 
Site Address: 6500 W 51st Chicago, IL 60638 
 
Who We Are
Conexus Food is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.
At Conexus Food , we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.
Position Overview: 
We are seeking a results-driven Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our Corporate Category Manager in sourcing and managing key commodities. This position will focus on analyzing market trends, building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supply chain stability. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for the food and commodities space.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies for major commodity categories (e.g., dry goods, sweeteners, oils, grains, dairy, etc.)</li><li>
Issue and manage purchase orders across multiple commodities and customer segments</li><li>
Coordinate with the supply chain replenishment team to ensure timely fulfillment of demand via drop shipments to DCs and outside customers</li><li>
Support demand planning and inventory optimization through a strong understanding of MRP and replenishment principles</li><li>
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to drive value, service, and innovation</li><li>
Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to inform buying decisions and risk management strategies</li><li>
Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to ensure cost competitiveness and security of supply</li><li>
Collaborate with internal teams including DC operations, sales, and finance to align procurement with operational needs</li><li>
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, supplier performance, service levels, and inventory turns</li><li>
Maintain accurate documentation including contracts, specifications, supplier scorecards, and procurement records</li><li>
Help resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, and vendor performance concerns</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, Food Science, Economics, or a related field</li><li>
1+ year of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or commodity trading (food industry preferred)</li><li>
Demonstrated experience with purchase order management and coordinating drop shipments</li><li>
Solid understanding of MRP systems and replenishment processes</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data and market indices (e.g., Urner Barry, USDA, CME)</li><li>
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and procurement software</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities</li><li>
Occasional travel to supplier sites and DCs as needed</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Experience in commodity markets</li><li>
Familiarity with logistics and freight coordination in a distribution environment</li><li>
Prior experience with foodservice or wholesale distribution</li></ul>
Benefits Offered:<ul><li>
Medical Insurance &ndash; Comprehensive coverage to help you and your family stay healthy.</li><li>
Dental Insurance &ndash; Preventive care and treatments to keep your smile bright.</li><li>
Vision Insurance &ndash; Coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts.</li><li>
Pet Insurance &ndash; Help ensure your furry friends are covered for unexpected medical expenses.</li><li>
Life Insurance &ndash; Financial protection for your loved ones in the event of the unexpected.</li><li>
401(k) Plan &ndash; Save for your future with access to a retirement savings plan.</li></ul><ul><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match: Save for your future and grow your retirement savings with company contributions.</li><li>
Career development in a growing organization</li></ul> 
Sponsorship for Employment 
Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Commodities

Hint Inc.

<div>
 
 THE OPPORTUNITY:
 
 
 
 As Manager, Supply Planning at Hint, you'll be a key player in optimizing and managing the supply chain processes that support our fast-growing brand. Reporting to the Director, Supply Planning, you'll oversee key aspects of procurement, inventory management, production scheduling, and logistics to ensure that products are delivered on time, in full, and at the best cost. This is a strategic role where you'll work cross-functionally with teams across the organization to drive operational efficiency and support Hint's continued growth. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at a purpose-driven company!
 
 
 
 About Hint
 
 
 
 Back when we started Hint in 2005, our motto was Drink Water, Not Sugar. Our mission to this day is to help people fall in love with water &mdash; delicious fruit-infused water &mdash; so they can live healthier lives.
 
 
 Twenty years on, we've attracted our share of imitators, but no one has been able to match that touch of true fruit flavor in every bottle of Hint. The craftsmanship we put into creating flavors that fully reflect their fruit origin is unparalleled. And with no sweeteners, no preservatives, and zero calories, is it any wonder our fans have turned Hint into an obsession?
 
 
 Today, Hint is sold in over 30,000 stores all over the United States. We feature dozens of amazing flavors &mdash; including perennial favorites Blackberry, Watermelon, and Cherry &mdash; as well as limited edition smash-ups and exclusive bundles, all available at drinkhint.com, Amazon, e-Retail account, and major retailers.
 
 
 
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
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 Manage key supply chain functions, including procurement, inventory management, production scheduling, and logistics
 </li>
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Production, Finance) to align supply chain/planning activities with business goals and customer needs
 </li>
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 Oversee inventory forecasting and replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to ensure product availability and timely delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and analyze supply chain/planning performance, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous optimization
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, coordinating production schedules with customer demand
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the Director, Supply Planning in developing and implementing supply chain strategies to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and sustainability goals
 </li>
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 Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain effectiveness and performance
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 Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain/planning status, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
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 Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain
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 Assist with supply chain risk management and proactively address potential disruptions or delays
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 5+ years in supply planning, demand planning, or supply chain roles
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 2+ years managing planning processes or teams (directly or functionally)
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 Experience in CPG, food &amp; beverage, or perishable goods
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 Proven experience in planning for seasonality, promotions, and new product launches with minimal service disruption
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 Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, solve problems, and optimize processes
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 Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, Excel)
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 Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
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 Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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 Knowledge of industry regulations, quality standards, and sustainability practices
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 Experience with supply chain performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
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 Ability to think strategically while also being hands-on in execution
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 Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on driving efficiency and cost savings
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Base salary of $90,000-115,000. Actual salary offer may vary based on location and work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
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 Bonus Eligible
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 Unlimited Vacation
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 Sick Days
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 Up to 95% of the employee and dependent healthcare premiums paid for by the company
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 Life insurance (company-paid and voluntary)
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 Flexible Spending Accounts
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 401K (regular and Roth)
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 Up to $150/month health and wellness reimbursement
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 Up to $100 monthly towards your cell phone and $50 monthly towards Internet (if applicable)
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 Employee Discount on Hint Water
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Manager, Supply Planning

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