Supply Chain Lead

Mechanism Ventures

Supply Chain Lead managing end-to-end supply chain operations for fast-growing DTC e-commerce brands. Overseeing logistics and manufacturer relationships while collaborating across portfolio companies.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaSenior💰 $40,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own supply chain end-to-end for assigned portfolio companies, with cost efficiency and delivery reliability as primary KPIs
Build, optimize, and scale inventory management systems—including demand forecasting, purchase order management, and fulfillment logistics—to support rapid growth trajectories
Manage 3PL warehouse relationships and last-mile delivery operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely order processing
Build and maintain manufacturer relationships, coordinating production schedules, quality standards, and lead times—including manufacturers based in China and the USA
Lead new SKU launches end-to-end from a supply chain perspective—including product sourcing, packaging design and strategy, costing analysis, and production feasibility
Drive margin improvement through packaging optimization, vendor negotiation, and cost-saving initiatives across the entire supply chain from manufacturing to final delivery
Coordinate Amazon supply chain operations, including backend inventory management, packaging compliance, and troubleshooting with Amazon and agency partners
Evaluate new channel feasibility, including wholesale opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations on operational readiness
Leverage data to monitor, measure, and report on key supply chain metrics—generating insights and actionable recommendations to drive decision-making
Design reusable systems and playbooks so supply chain infrastructure compounds across the portfolio rather than being rebuilt from scratch for each company
Leverage AI, automation, and modern tooling to increase speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product development, customer support, and Operations Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of experience in supply chain operations within DTC e-commerce, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment
Hands-on experience sourcing and managing production with manufacturers in China and the USA
Proven experience managing 3PL partnerships, optimizing warehouse operations, and coordinating last-mile logistics
Experience with Shopify, including order fulfillment workflows and inventory integrations
Experience working within subscription-based business models is a strong plus
A strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset, with the ability to design operational strategies from scratch to support scalable growth
Ability to manage multiple portfolio companies and competing priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills—clear, concise, and context-aware
Extreme grit, integrity, determination, resilience, and relentless resourcefulness
You are genuine and bring an enthusiastic, professional demeanor. We have a very strict no-jerk policy and do not tolerate intellectual arrogance.
An intrinsic spirit of service, placing customer needs and satisfaction at the forefront of all decisions and actions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

unlimited paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementinventory managementdemand forecastingpurchase order managementfulfillment logisticscost analysispackaging optimizationvendor negotiationdata analysisoperational strategy design

Soft Skills

analytical mindsetsystems thinkingcommunication skillsgritintegritydeterminationresilienceresourcefulnesscustomer service orientationcollaboration