Outward Farms

Manager

• Reporting to the Sr. Trade Manager, the Trade Manager will be responsible for supporting our Sales crew in all aspects of trade promotion management and optimization.
• Guide the sales crew through all stages of the Trade Management process.
• Coordinate & Maintain Blacksmith TPM and TPO Systems for assigned customers.
• Monthly trade reviews with Account Managers covering assigned customers.
• Create and maintain reporting for sales team.
• Partner with Trade Management team and Sales to ensure the system is maintained.

Trade Manager

Supply Chain

• Lead and continuously improve supply chain processes across planning, logistics, inventory control, and material flow to support business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and reconciliation across all manufacturing, co-manufacturing, material providers and distribution locations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Accounting, IT, and external partners to drive consistency, compliance, and transparency in supply chain processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to develop best-in-class systems and tools (e.g., ERP, WMS) to optimize visibility and decision-making.
• Own and refine the company’s cycle counting and aged inventory management programs to reduce waste and obsolescence.
• Serve as a key point of contact and super user for Warehouse Management and ERP systems.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Manage and develop a small team responsible for day-to-day inventory and materials control.
• Support strategic initiatives including new system implementations, network optimization, and supplier collaboration projects.

Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

• Own day-to-day inventory reconciliation processes to ensure ERP balances match physical inventory across multiple sites.
• Execute and validate daily inventory transactions (production, receipts, shipments, adjustments) accurately and on schedule.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, identifying root causes and driving process or system improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Accounting and Logistics to maintain accurate and timely data flow.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of ERP (Microsoft D365 preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Analyze supply chain data to identify unique trends and advise on opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and flow.
• Participate in periodic physical inventory and cycle counts across network locations.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain and Operations teams to optimize processes, streamline communication, and enhance traceability.
• Contribute to the company’s sustainability and operational excellence goals through disciplined inventory and materials management.

Inventory Control Coordinator

• Own the regional demand planning process for multiple key regions, developing and maintaining a rolling 18-month forecast for revenue and shipment volumes.
• Lead regional demand reviews with multiple sales partners to align on forecast updates, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner closely with Sales to capture market insights, promotions, new distribution, and other assumptions shaping the demand outlook, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify drivers of variance, helping explain deviations and inform forecast adjustments.
• Analyze historical data, current performance, and consumption to produce an objective, data-driven forecast.
• Contribute to enhancements in forecasting tools, processes, and data quality.
• Create, manage, and analyze reports and dashboards to support Demand Planning and cross-functional teams, ensuring data-driven insights for accurate forecasting and strategic decision-making.

Senior Demand Planner

Sales

• Reporting to the National Account Manager, support growing Vital Farms’ grocery presence within total Kroger enterprise business.
• Manage the details that keep our sales organization running smoothly — from deductions and supply chain performance to reporting and analytics.
• Gain exposure to customer-facing work, category reviews, and strategic planning including internal business reviews.
• Monitor orders, fill rates, and forecast accuracy, escalating risks early to ensure high customer service levels.
• Collaborate with supply chain & customer service teams to address out-of-stocks and improve operational efficiency for those customers.
• Develop weekly and/or monthly reports on sales, shopper marketing, distribution, and promotional effectiveness.
• Leverage syndicated data and strong familiarity with retailer systems to uncover growth opportunities.
• Review, analyze, and resolve trade deductions in partnership with account managers, finance, and customers.
• Track recurring deduction issues & recommend fixes that improve process to reduce future claims.
• Support the development of customer-facing presentations and participate in meetings.

Customer Sales Analyst

• As the Treasury Senior Manager, you’ll establish and lead our Treasury function developing processes, systems, and strategies that ensure Vital Farms has financial flexibility while maintaining fiscal discipline.
• Monitor weekly cash positions and prepare cash reporting for management.
• Ensure sufficient liquidity to meet both operational and strategic business needs.
• Develop and maintain robust cash forecasting models and methodologies to provide actionable insights.
• Monitor and analyze cash deployment, identify trends, and recommend liquidity management practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate opportunities for deploying excess cash, including investment in short-term securities.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate capital projects, assess performance and total company impact on ROIC.
• Design and implement cash flow optimization strategies (e.g., customer and vendor payment terms, working capital efficiency).
• Manage day-to-day and strategic relationships with financial institutions and banking partners.
• Oversee and ensure efficient execution of debt issuance, refinancing, and repayment.
• Support leadership in maintaining an optimal capital structure that aligns with business priorities and shareholder value.
• Identify, assess, and manage financial risks (interest rate, foreign exchange, commodity, and liquidity).
• Design, execute, and monitor hedging and derivative strategies aligned with company policies.
• Advise on customer credit approval processes and monitor customer credit exposure.
• Advise on insurance strategies, including potential self-insurance structures and coverage optimization.
• Ensure adherence to all banking covenants and prepare the required quarterly compliance certificates.
• Design, document, and manage internal controls (SOX) over cash, banking, debt, and investment activities to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
• Support the Financial Reporting team by providing necessary schedules, data, and analysis for debt footnotes, cash disclosures, and interest expense/income calculations for quarterly and annual financial filings.

Senior Manager, Treasury

Recruitment

• Reporting to the Senior Manager of Farm Recruiting Operations, the Farm Recruiting Manager recruits dedicated and passionate new farmers to help grow our network of small family farms producing the best pasture-raised eggs.
• You’ll scour the “Pasture Belt” for potential new farmers, establishing connections with those who are strategically located with suitable land for our needs, who demonstrate the business owner mindset we value, and who share Vital Farms’ passion for animal welfare and desire to raise the standards for laying hens.
• You will sit on the same side of the table with prospective new farmers and share our way of doing business and explain what it takes to be successful with Vital Farms.
• As a member of the Farm Recruiting Team, you will primarily focus on a portion of the Pasture Belt which includes areas in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
• Support the development of farmer pipelines by attending community meetings and exhibiting at local/ regional/national events, through engagement with financial institutions, and more.
• Follow clearly defined farmer recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a positive experience for all stakeholders.
• Facilitate community recruitment meetings with prospective farmers to detail our end-to-end recruiting and barn construction processes.
• Physically walk prospective farmer’s land to assess suitability for pastured egg production. Determine whether land meets our internal standards and formally approve/reject land for building.
• Support prospective farmers with securing financing through providing access to lenders, and support the farmers through loan application, grants approval, and other financial processes as needed.
• Work with the Lead Generation Specialist and Farm Recruitment Support Administrator to track and manage the recruitment pipeline to convert qualified leads into Vital Farms farmers, and to ensure necessary documentation for each potential new farmer is collected and maintained in the proper system of record.
• Maintain strong relationships and work closely with the potential farmer from initial introduction through contract signing, before transitioning the relationship to the Construction Project Manager.
• Collaborate and communicate across the Farm Recruitment Team and other Vital Farms functional areas to celebrate wins and problem-solve challenges, facilitate progress towards milestones and objectives, and to ensure Vital Farms’ and farmers’ mutual success.
• Continually place the farmer at the center of our thinking. Relay process improvements and areas of challenge and opportunity, making solid recommendations and offering solutions to the Senior Manager of Farm Recruiting Operations.

Farm Recruiting Manager

Accounting Manager

• Ensure our timely, complete, and accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and other regulatory requirements
• Manage and develop a high-performing accounting team through effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports; GL Accountants and Company Card Administrator by establishing clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance and the monthly closing of our accounts
• Prepare and review account reconciliations as well as variance explanations
• Interface with internal business partners regarding new business initiatives, including assessing the accounting treatment, reporting/regulatory disclosures, internal control implications and systems impacts
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate internal controls and process improvements
• Interact directly with the independent auditors to discuss and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner and facilitate the completion of our reviews and audits
• Oversee the company’s Corporate Card program

• Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Talent Acquisition Partner will play a key role in attracting and hiring top talent to support Vital Farms’ high-volume processing facility in Springfield, Missouri—a site critical to our continued success. This position will own the full cycle recruiting process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment—anticipating staffing needs, adjusting to change with urgency, and delivering exceptional results.
• Manage Full life cycle recruitment of both internal and external candidate activity through online applications.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by providing accurate, engaging, and inspiring information about Vital Farms and our open opportunities.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date role and candidate information within Greenhouse, our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring timely reporting and consistent communication throughout the hiring process.
• Use insights from hiring data, candidate feedback, and your own curiosity to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in recruiting processes and candidate experience.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers by developing tailored sourcing strategies, offering expert recruitment guidance, and managing each role through the full hiring lifecycle.
• Serve as a strategic partner in shaping long-term talent acquisition strategies for your assigned business areas and functions.
• Take ownership of recruiting processes, applying creativity and experience to enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall effectiveness at each stage.
• Partner with the broader People Team to design and document hiring processes, policies, and best-practice resources.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting initiatives that strengthen workforce representation and advising hiring managers on inclusive recruitment practices.
• Contribute to People Team initiatives and special projects as needed to advance organizational goals.

Talent Acquisition Partner, High Volume Manufacturing

• Own the entire standard costing process including but not limited to periodic rate reviews, new product cost development, annual cost builds & rollups, & cost audits
• Manage & summarize month end variances & understand their drivers. Own the capitalized variance capture & amortization process
• Partner with Plant Controller, & FP&A to understand ECS overhead rates & related monthly variance & recommend actions if material variances are noted
• Work closely with Plant Controller team to ensure production & inventory transactions are completed prior to period end activities & gain insights into variances or issues seen
• Drive constant improvement of costing accuracy, forecasting and overall visibility of our egg and butter COGS
• Support year end audit activities with our internal & external audit partners & participate in year-end physical inventory
• Continuously evaluate and streamline processes and reports, working closely with the team to drive change enhancing improvements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control processes and procedures and ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• Be the subject matter expert on costing and drive continuous improvement
• Develop deep understanding of production processes and material sourcing
• Proactively identify and raise costing and process improvement opportunities
• Provide leadership and training to the cost team.
• Collaborate with FP&A, cross-functional teams and senior management on special projects, strategic initiatives and other ad-hoc analyses/projects as needed.

Cost Accounting Manager

Procurement

• We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Category Manager to join our crew! The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for driving growth for Vital Farms & top retailers by understanding trends from a category, consumer, shopper, and customer lens.
• You’ll identify opportunities for growth, improvement, and optimization and transform ideas and insights into actionable recommendations.
• Reporting into the Director of Category Management, and having responsibility for our East Area, you will manage an Associate Category Manager (Natural Area), to be Vital Farms strategic category partner both internally with stakeholders and externally with customers.
• Leverage consumer, shopper, and category insights to identify and maximize growth opportunities for the category. Elevate strategic partnerships with our East retailers, including Kroger, Wakefern, and Publix using category management solutions & insights.
• Provide insights to drive superior category results, while embedding Vital Farms as part of the strategic category solution.
• Create and lead category reviews on retailer trends, market trends, category trends, consumer insights, and marketplace innovation.
• Partner with Vital Farms Sales and Business Development teams to develop insights and presentations directed toward generating increased sales and communicating insights. Must be able to create effective data visualizations to clearly communicate relevant facts and insights.
• Works well with colleagues, fostering a highly productive team that thrives in an environment of teamwork. Actively works to share best practices throughout the organization.

Senior Category Manager

Director

• As our Sr. Director of Legal, Commercial Transactions & Litigation, you will serve as a key member of the Legal Leadership Team, reporting to and partnering closely with the General Counsel and advising executives across the enterprise.
• You will set strategy for our commercial legal function, oversee complex litigation and dispute management, and ensure Vital Farms continues to scale with strong, future-ready legal processes.
• Shape and execute the company’s legal strategy for commercial transactions, litigation, intellectual property, and employment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth.
• Act as primary legal advisor to senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Grower Support, and People team, providing pragmatic guidance that enables bold, ethical decision making.
• Oversee negotiation and execution of high-value contracts, strategic partnerships, and enterprise-wide vendor agreements.
• Direct outside counsel and internal resources in managing all facets of litigation, employment disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Lead and mentor legal staff, fostering a high-performance team culture that is collaborative, innovative, and business-focused.
• Oversee intellectual property strategy and enforcement to ensure brand health and protection.
• Implement best practices in knowledge management, contract lifecycle management, and legal operations that position Vital Farms as a leader in both legal excellence and ethical business.

Senior Director, Commercial Transactions, Litigation

• Reporting to the Director of Farm Network Expansion Strategy; oversee and manage end-to-end barn construction process for new contract layer hen farms.
• Lead barn construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Develop repeatable workflows and documentation practices to drive consistency, efficiency, and accountability.
• Monitor budgets, identify risks, and resolve roadblocks with strategic, data-informed decisions.
• Support farmer and contractor coordination to align scopes of work and ensure quality execution.
• Conduct regular farm visits across the Eastern region to track progress, troubleshoot issues, and guide contractors and farmers.
• Ensure all equipment, systems, and materials are in place before chick placement.
• Recommend improvements to site layout, workflows, and construction methods based on field observations and best practices.
• Build and maintain clear, actionable reporting systems and own a dynamic project dashboard offering real-time visibility across multiple builds.
• Deliver consistent updates and post-project summaries to support operational transitions; lead structured project closeouts, including documentation, punch lists, and readiness checklists.
• Partner with Grower Recruitment, Compliance, Pullet Ops, and Farm Ops to ensure seamless transitions from construction to operations; communicate changes and project insights across teams.
• Manage and mentor a direct report; evolve construction SOPs, training materials, and standards; identify opportunities to scale construction operations as the network grows.

Farm Construction Manager

Technical Account Manager

• Serve as the technical expert for regulatory inquiries and food safety compliance across the business
• Stay ahead of federal and state regulatory changes (FDA, USDA, CDFA, etc.) and translate them into actionable guidance for internal teams
• Lead regulatory impact assessments, identifying risks and opportunities tied to innovation and growth
• Advise on regulatory requirements during product development, reformulations, and market expansions
• Represent Vital Farms in industry groups, regulatory meetings, and discussions with certifying bodies
• Deliver internal training and guidance on evolving regulations, compliance best practices, and certification requirements
• Own the packaging label review process—including claims, nutrition facts, ingredient statements, allergens, and third-party certifications
• Ensure all product claims are substantiated, compliant, and aligned with brand standards
• Partner with internal teams to develop labeling and compliance strategies that support innovation and transparency
• Oversee compliance for third-party certifications and ensure accurate documentation, renewals, and ongoing program support
• Support FSMA initiatives and ensure FSVP compliance for imported products and ingredients
• Collaborate with FSQA and Procurement teams to uphold high standards for co-manufacturers and suppliers
• Manage master product specifications, including creation, updates, and version control across all product lines
• Lead FSQA documentation processes related to UPC, GS1, and labeling systems
• Drive change management for regulatory and FSQA updates across teams and partners
• Maintain document control systems to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and audit readiness
• Support state permitting and licensing needs across all operational markets

Regulatory Affairs and Technical Services Manager

• Lead the development and execution of shopper insight initiatives that drive category and brand growth
• Field custom studies and marry them with existing research to create clear and actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
• Translate and combine complex shopper data and research into actionable insights to influence brand, customer, and channel strategies
• Identify evolving shopper behaviors, purchase drivers, and barriers across different channels (brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, omnichannel)
• Partner with Category Management to bring insights and recommendations to retailers to drive strategic objectives and partnerships
• Work with cross-functional teams (Brand, Consumer Insights, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Communications) to shape strategy, messaging, positioning, and innovation based on shopper behavior
• In partnership with the Director of Category Management, evaluate and implement new tools, platforms, or vendors to improve insight delivery and decision-making
• Link shopper insights directly to sales, category growth, marketing and brand initiatives to influence decision-making

Senior Retail Insights Manager

• Guide the sales crew through all stages of the Trade Management process.
• Coordinate & Maintain Blacksmith TPM and TPO Systems for assigned customers.
• Guide Sales on Blacksmith TPM process including forecast accuracy, guidance on promo scenarios to run, post event analysis, and general feedback on how to structure promotions for clean reporting and clearing of deductions.
• Monthly trade reviews with Account Managers covering assigned customers.
• Understand and enforce best-in-class trade management recommendations including naming conventions, delivery vs. performance dates, performance type definitions, and more.
• Work with accounting on deduction resolution and research to close within 90 days of receipt.
• Release/close fully actualized promotions in TPM for assigned customers
• Critical partner in annual revenue and trade bottoms-up planning process, including understanding revenue and budget gaps to AOP
• Assist in the development and reporting of trade management KPI metrics such as retail price point execution, budget over/under spends, contract attachments, forecast accuracy, promotion creation PLT, and more.
• Assist in the reporting and communication of incremental volume plans to our Demand Planning team and speak to the details of these plans during Demand Reviews.
• Coordinate, track, and ensure our Sales Crew are submitting committed promotions for approval, and approving promotions of assigned customers.
• Manage Trade Team in gathering and reporting post-event analysis details in Power BI and present findings during Sales reviews.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports, fostering professional growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex trade management issues.
• Partner with Trade Management team and Sales to ensure the system is maintained: Assist in system maintenance tasks such as new customer setups, OI validation in our ERP system, and uploading consumption actuals.
• Ensure our direct/indirect tables are accurate and maintained.
• Work with Sales to ensure volume plans are complete and updated given new item introductions or discontinuations.
• Work to establish and communicate recommendations for standard operating procedures (SOPs) as we continue to grow.
• Provide suggestions on future TPM enhancements and test the functionality of enhancements made in TPM over time.
• 6+ years in a CPG trade promotion management or related role, with at least 2 years in a people leadership position.

Sr. Trade Manager

Business Intelligence Analyst

• As a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of Vital Farms’ external financial reporting, including SEC filings, technical accounting assessments, and internal reporting deliverables, and compliance with internal and external audits.\n• You’ll partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations teams to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, while helping to tell the story of our financial results in a clear and compelling way.\n• What You’ll Do:\n• Prepare and support the quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements), including detailed footnote disclosures and MD&A sections.\n• Collaborate with external auditors to support the annual audit and quarterly reviews, including preparing audit deliverables and addressing audit requests.\n• Monitor, assess, and document the impact of new or revised accounting standards and SEC regulations; draft technical accounting memos and formalize accounting policy determinations as needed.\n• Assist in preparation of internal reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.\n• Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and Accounting to ensure consistency and accuracy in messaging and disclosures.\n• Participate in the development and maintenance of internal controls related to financial reporting (SOX compliance).\n• Assist with internal and external audit compliance.\n• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the reporting process.\n• Assist in special projects related to corporate development initiatives as needed.