Head of Operations | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Posted on October 30, 2025
Job Description
Role Overview
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Operations to drive and scale our supply chain, warehousing, and fulfillment engines. You’ll play a key role in enabling product delivery excellence, manufacturing partnerships, inventory planning, and operational efficiency across channels. If you thrive in zero-to-one environments and have previously built ops teams in early-stage D2C brands or consumer product startups — this is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain & Fulfillment
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations from procurement and production to warehousing and last-mile delivery
- Optimize inventory planning, demand forecasting, and replenishment across D2C and marketplace channels (Amazon, Flipkart)
- Build robust systems for order accuracy, SLA adherence, and cost optimization
Warehousing & Logistics
- Own warehouse performance metrics, including inbound/outbound flow, inventory health, shrinkage, and dispatch timelines
- Identify, onboard, and manage 3PL partners and shipping providers
- Implement SOPs for storage, handling, and quality checks of high-value cookware products
Vendor and Manufacturing Ops
- Liaise closely with domestic and international manufacturing partners for on-time, high-quality production
- Manage inward quality checks, batch tracking, and defect handling in sync with QA/QC standards
- Work with product and sourcing teams to manage NPD timelines and scale procurement for new launches
Tech & Systems
- Implement scalable operational processes using tools like Unicommerce, Shopify, and inventory ERPs
- Monitor key KPIs: cost per shipment, OTIF%, order defect rate, inventory cover, etc.
You’re a Great Fit If You Have
- 7–10 years of operations experience in high-growth startups, preferably consumer brands or D2C
- Must have worked in early-stage setups and built operations from scratch (0–1 and 1–10 journey)
- Deep understanding of supply chain, warehousing, and B2C fulfillment
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with ops tech stacks (Unicommerce, WMS, ERP)
- Leadership experience in managing both internal and outsourced teams
- Highly detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced environments, and loves solving complex problems
- Experience with cookware or consumer hardware brands is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
- High-impact role with direct access to founders and senior leadership
- Opportunity to work across strategy, product, growth, and operations
- Fast-growing, mission-driven consumer brand shaping a $5B+ industry
