Production Associate

Who are we: 

Caraway is a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic kitchenware that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We’re passionate about creating elevated products, free of chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the world. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process releases less CO2 into the environment than traditional non-stick coatings and we engage in sustainable packaging practices, free of single-use plastics and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better - for you and the planet - every step of the process. 

Since launching in November 2019, we’ve become one of the fastest growing digitally-native brands of the last decade and are now sold in retailers including Target, Bloomingdale’s, Crate andBarrel, Container Store, Costco, Zola, and many more.

We’ve amassed over 70,000+ five-star reviews from happy customers and hundreds of press hits from the likes of Vogue, Domino, Good Housekeeping, Food andWine, Architectural Digest, PureWow, Fortune, CNN. 

Caraway is a fully-remote company filled with motivated and hardworking innovators and doers. We’re continually developing programs to support our distributed team to ensure a successful remote experience. If you’re looking to join a brand that folks love, read on and apply! 

The Opportunity:
We are looking for a determined Production Associate to join our dynamic supply chain operations team; this role will report to our Production Manager. As our Production Associate, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination between production, inventory allocation, and distribution. Your professionalism will be critical in maintaining strong vendor relationships, coordinating with the manufacturers, and overseeing the purchasing process while maximizing efficiency. If you're ready to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking company committed to revolutionizing the kitchen experience, we invite you to apply and be a key player in Caraway Home's journey towards excellence. Join us in shaping the future of home essentials!

Who You Are: 
The ideal candidate is an organized and detail-oriented individual with a strong aptitude to manage complex processes and relationships. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have some experience coordinating procurement and production schedules. You're proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently, while also excited by working collaboratively. You’re comfortable communicating with both internal and external stakeholders. Your keen attention to detail ensures that product data is accurate and up to date, while your analytical mindset helps you identify areas for improvement in processes. You embrace adjusted plans and have a flexible mindset that allows you to meet changing demands and operational requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Create and draft purchase orders to vendors and suppliers
• Set up new products and SKUs in Fulfil.io and our 3PL warehouse partner
• Communicate directly with all vendors on a frequent basis
• Monitor and support a production capacity and inventory planning model
• Maintain product, SKU, and vendor information in all systems, and conduct regular audits/validation checks
• Coordinate quality control inspections with QIMA and our factories as needed
• Track and confirm purchase orders with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production needs
• Assist with various product development initiatives with regard to sampling and the logistics involved
• Coordinate with the finance department for timely invoice processing and payment
• Adjust production schedules in response to demand changes, shortages, and/or urgent needs
• Assist in coordinating production schedules with procurement timelines to ensure smooth operations
• Onboard vendors to appropriate supply chain platforms and provide instructions guidance and SOPs as needed
• Proactively seek ways to improve vendor management and procurement processes

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 1+ years of experience working in procurement, production or supply chain operations at a consumer products brand
• At least one year experience working with ERPs, Production Hubs, Inventory Management Systems (IMS), or other Procurement systems
• Experience working directly with vendors and suppliers based in Southeast Asia preferred
• Experience with platforms and programs such as Anvyl, Flexport, Fulfil.io, Microsoft Office, Excel a plus
• Highly flexible and comfortable with fluctuating working hours, including shifting the work day to evenings or early mornings based when necessary
• Someone who excels at process and execution with a ‘no-task-too-small’ attitude
• Extreme attention to detail
• Experience with Anvyl and Fulfil.io a plus 
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Notion, Monday.com a plus
• Bachelors in Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management or similar field preferred
• Ability to speak Mandarin a plus

The anticipated base salary range for this role ​is $60,000 - $70,000 - Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors determining the base pay at offer, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.

Caraway Life:

Caraway is an exciting, fully remote DTC retail startup company that is bringing kitchenware and home goods into the modern era, leading from a non-toxic and sustainable foundation.

Team: You will be joining a passionate and collaborative fully-remote team that prides itself on high-quality work, supporting one another, sharing our successes, and building a brand we truly love, together.

Culture: At Caraway, we value continuous learning and career growth. We strive to continually optimize our processes, ensuring that we’re thoughtful in everything we do, both internally and externally. We listen to our employees, celebrate our wins, and constantly look for ways to be better for our team, and the world. 

Workplace: Being a fully-remote company, we have no headquarters and are truly distributed across the country. Our leadership team sits on both the East and West Coast and we have folks in a variety of states. We offer a monthly stipend towards co-working space should folks need to switch up their working environment every now and then.

Benefits: We value you and your family. With this in mind, full-time eligible employees are provided: 

• Health, dental, and vision offerings for you and your dependents
• Equity for full time employees 
• Unlimited PTO 
• 11+ paid holidays
• 3 months Parental leave
• Fully Remote Company
• Company-sponsored monthly wellness stipend
• Company-sponsored monthly coworking stipend
• Pre-tax Commuter and FSA/Dependent Care FSA, and HSA options
• 401(k) plan
• High quality home and kitchen product + swag, F&F discounts

Caraway is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status