Offer summary

Qualifications:

3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing, production, or operations within CPG or related industries., Experience working with external manufacturing partners such as co-manufacturers or co-packers., Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across technical and commercial teams., Highly organized with a proactive approach and a passion for results..

Key responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end production processes with contract manufacturers and co-packers.

Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and quality product delivery.

Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, and maintain supplier relationships.

Implement and promote systems and tools for efficient sourcing and production operations.

Job description

ABOUT ANTELOPE:

Antelope is an omnichannel pet consumer platform that was founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of pets by delivering the highest quality products across all pet products and services via a buy-and-build strategy. “Ante” means to increase the stakes or consideration of, and “lope” means to leap with bounding steps together. Antelope is elevating the standards of pet care by buying, building, and growing high-quality, natural pet brands. The company is backed by Alpine Investors and have made five acquisitions so far (Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Doggo, My Perfect Pet and Ark Naturals), and they’re just getting started! Antelope has plans to acquire 5-15 additional all-natural, high-quality brands to become the one-stop shop for pet parents.

OVERVIEW:

We’re looking for a hands-on Co-Manufacturer Lead to be the operational backbone of our supply chain. Sitting at the heart of our product lifecycle, this role connects the dots between sourcing strategy, supplier management, and flawless production execution. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams like Planning, Quality, Commercialization, and R&D - and externally with our contract manufacturers and suppliers - to ensure Antelope delivers consistent, high-quality products on time and at cost.

This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and who brings a systems mindset, startup hustle, and strong partner-centric mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cross-Functional Product & Production Management

Drive end-to-end execution of finished goods production with contract manufacturers and co-packers
Proactively flag and resolve supply constraints, delays, and capacity issues
Align with internal partners to ensure seamless coordination from R&D through to launch

Sourcing and Supplier Management

Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all supply partners
Support supplier sourcing and evaluation for innovation and operational excellence
Analyze lead times, MOQs, and pricing to inform supplier strategy decisions
Maintain supplier scorecards and support quarterly business reviews

Systems & Continuous Improvement

Drive adoption of scalable tools and documentation across sourcing and production
Ensure Netsuite and internal systems are set up to support execution
Champion a culture of visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making

QUALIFICATIONS:

3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing, production, or operations in CPG or adjacent industries
Experience working with external manufacturing partners (co-mans/co-packers)
Demonstrated ability to thrive in complex, dynamic, and ambiguous environments
Clear communicator and relationship-builder across technical and commercial teams
Highly organized with a bias for action and passion for results
Strong business and systems acumen (familiarity with ERP tools like Netsuite is a plus)
Passion for pets, entrepreneurship, and building something from the ground up

WHAT WE OFFER: