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:
Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
Flexible PTO
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K employer match
Professional Development & Learning Programs
Home Office Stipend
Parental leave including “pawternity”
Discounted Antelope products
Discounted pet insurance