Three Trees is a high-growth natural foods startup committed to delicious, clean, and nourishing plant-based foods. Our plant-based milks are sold in 2,700 (and counting!) stores across the country, including major chains like Whole Foods and Sprouts. With demonstrated success the largest segment of plant-based foods, we are positioned for even greater expansion. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a successful startup and make a real impact.

Behind the beautiful bottle is a passionate team of data-driven food enthusiasts. Discussions are direct and lively – sparring with ideas gets us energized! No one gets hurt because it’s not about egos. At our office in the San Francisco Mission District, you’ll find the team chatting over lunch about latest projects/adventures (i.e. trivia tournaments, raised veggie beds, rock climbing), and passing around a bar of craft dark chocolate as an afternoon pick-me-up.

We value entrepreneurial, authentic, and mission-driven people. We take great pride in our work and love making an impact through what we do daily! Bringing our honest and full selves to work every day, we share thoughts and feedback directly and openly as accountability is in our DNA. In addition, we value integrity and humility through strong growth mindsets and commitment to higher standards. Finally, we are passionate and driven by ideals as it keeps us aligned and focused.

Operations Associate (Full-Time)

We are looking for a highly-organized, detail-oriented, and personable individual for this very important role. Operations is the engine of our business, and this role has the opportunity to make a real difference. You will build relationships with external business partners and be instrumental in ensuring that we deliver quality products on time. You will be involved in every aspect of the supply chain, ultimately helping to make the highest quality products and meet our rapidly growing and evolving sales demand. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role critical to ensuring optimized business operations – from ingredients to retailers’ shelves.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management: From supplier selection and relationship management to distribution capabilities, working to ensure supply chain robustness.

• Production Planning and Oversight: Optimize production run schedule and volumes. Partner with our contract manufacturer for successful production runs of high-quality products. Coordinate all raw materials needed for each run. Be on-site to oversee monthly production runs in SoCal. Monitor production yields and efficiency. Manage outbound logistics from the manufacturing facility to the distribution center.

• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels of all raw materials and finished goods.

• Purchasing and Vendor Relations: Build relationships with vendors, manage raw material procurement timelines, issue purchase orders, and manage inbound shipment logistics.

Capabilities & Qualifications:

• Passionate about Natural Food / CPG, the Three Trees brand, and our mission

• Strong project management skills, ability to solve problems creatively, and manage multiple workstreams

• Highly self-motivated, resourceful, accountable, comfortable with ambiguity, and strong willingness to get your hands dirty and dig in

• Strong ability to stay focused on priorities and drive for results

• Ability to navigate dynamic situations and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical mind and an affinity for diving into the numbers to understand the business and help make decisions that drive business performance

• Proficient in Excel and ERP/inventory management systems

• Great interpersonal, written/oral communication skills

• 2-5 years of experience working in CPG, preferred

• Driver’s license / comfortable driving, and authorized to work in the United States

Apply Now

• Submit your resume and cover letter to audrey@threetrees.com