POS-X is a rapidly growing point-of-sale hardware manufacturer located in Bellingham, WA. The POS-X environment consists of highly motivated, yet easy going individuals who all have a common interest in the company's core values. These include enjoying life, work, and each other; communication; being real; pursuing excellence; selflessness; embracing change; and getting work done. Any chosen candidate should be personable and able to adapt easily to a free-flow environment where the sharing of ideas and knowledge is paramount. We are currently looking for a Director of Operations. The Director of Operations is responsible for the successful execution of an efficient supply chain, including run rate and opportunity analysis, order placement, inventory valuation, import, export and general warehouse operations. This individual must have a strong mathematics and finance background as well as a general understanding of efficient warehouse operations. This position is ultimately responsible for ensuring product is in stock, modified and shipped in alignment with the needs of the sales team, while maintaining optimal levels of inventory and cash flow to meet the company's financial needs. In addition, the Director of Operations must have a baseline level of understanding regarding LEAN or other warehouse operations and execute effective management of multiple employees. Core Responsibilities Optimize Inventory Levels & Minimize Backorders Efficiently manage inventory levels to meet needs of the sales team, including: Standard Run Rate Business New Opportunities & Rollouts Manage inventory levels across multiple warehouses and distributors Minimize back orders via accurate forecasting and optimal logistics Account for individual vendor / supplier production timelines, shipping schedules, national holidays and other logistical aspects Maximize Financial Flexibility via Effective SCM Operations Work closely with Financial team to determine optimal levels for: Average Inventory Turns Max Inventory Value Other relevant factors for financial health Predict broad level future cash needs based on inventory value / turns, upcoming product launches, sales growth projections and provided financial data Minimize scrapped and devalued inventory Obtain highest possible levels of credit and payments terms from suppliers Execute Efficient Production, Repair and Warehousing Procedures Work with warehouse management teams to effectively create and modify Production, Repairs, Shipping, Receiving and General Warehousing procedures to best utilize labor and optimize performance Work closely and ensure optimal communication and performance with 3rd party logistics partners, including distributors, repair facilities, freight forwarders, etc. Misc Responsibilities Perform Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) to Corporate team with results and projections for key performance indicators such as inventory turns, cash flow projections, in-stock performance, etc. Ensure day to day procedures produce accurate transfer for financial data to accounting department Write offs, devaluations, work orders, etc. Audit current relationships with 3rd party logistics partners on a regular basis to ensure they provide the highest level of performance and value Manage Accounts Payable to vendor partners and ensure accurate, on time payments Participate in scheduled and Ad Hoc activities Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Average Inventory Turns / Qtr Max Inventory Value / Qtr Backorder Days / Qtr (sum of total units on backorder each day - excluding rollouts) Scrapped / Devalued Inventory / Qtr Plus Individual Department Manager's KPI's for Efficiency Regarding: Work Orders, Repairs, Shipping, etc.