Jobs in Orange, NJ

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a R&D Support Specialist for a long-term engagement in the US with one of our clients in Summit, New Jersey. This is a hybrid position with 3 days on site weekly.

This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Fraudulent Applications: All information provided during the application process will be verified. Misrepresentation of credentials, identity fraud, or use of proxy interviewers will result in immediate disqualification and may be reported to appropriate authorities.

Position Overview:

The R&D Support Specialist role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the FEI/Skin Health team, focusing on supplier engagement, financial oversight, and talent acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth procurement, accurate budget and invoice management, and effective coordination of onboarding and recruitment activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Approval and Onboarding Support:

• Coordinate with new suppliers to ensure timely completion of onboarding documents and compliance forms.
• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers during the approval process, answering queries and resolving issues.
• Maintain detailed records of supplier approvals and contracts – liaise with procurement as needed

Contracting and Purchase Order Management:

• Support the drafting, review, and processing of supplier contracts in collaboration with internal legal and procurement teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring proper coding and authorization according to company policies.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding contracts, PO status, and renewals.

Financial Administration and Tracking:

• Collaborate with team leads to maintain the FEI budget within financial management tools.
• Track quarterly invoicing, budget allocations, and identify discrepancies for prompt resolution.
• Prepare routine financial reports and dashboards for management review.

Talent Acquisition Support:

• Assist HR and hiring managers with job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
• Organize panel interviews, coordinate feedback collection, and support onboarding logistics for new hires.

General Administrative Support:

• Handle ad-hoc tasks as needed, including meeting coordination, document preparation, and other operational requests.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or applicable experience in lieu of degree (Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, or a related field)
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Administrative Professional, SHRM-CP) a plus.

Experience Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in administrative support, procurement, contract management, or financial operations (preferably within a corporate or innovation environment).
• Experience with financial management software and procurement tools required; familiarity with PO processes, system management.
• Prior experience supporting HR/talent acquisition functions is an asset.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude – eager to act with urgency to resolve issues, maintain smooth processes, and provide top-tier support to all internal groups.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with SharePoint and procurement platforms preferred.

Title: Sales Assistant & Customer Service Coordinator

Location: Near Roselle, NJ

Reports to: General Manager

This is a great opportunity to join a premier apparel manufacturing company. We manufacture a collection of sports licenses pet products (NFL, NFLPA, NCAA, MLB, MLBPA NHL NBA,), that include Jerseys, sweaters, t-shirts, cheerleader outfits, jackets, beds, leashes, cat collars, collars, collared bandanas, novelty toys, and accessories.

The Sales Support representative will handle routine account requests and day-to-day issues from the customer base, such as: responding to emails, assisting with order related questions, product inquiries, and general account support.

Company Profile

- Exceptional, team-oriented, and collaborative environment

- Amazing family-owned organization that has been around for 25+ years

- Extremely well-run

Qualifications

- Approximately 3–7 years of experience in a wholesale sales support, sales assistant, customer service, or client service role

- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Professional demeanor and ability to represent the company well with customers.

- Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.

- Comfortable handling multiple requests and prioritizing tasks throughout the day

- Ability to identify issues and route them to the appropriate internal contact when needed

- Familiar with order management systems, Excel, V-lookups and pivot tables and general office software.

Responsibilities

Sales Support

- Support sales representatives by handling routine account requests and day-to-day issues from their customer base.

- Respond to customer emails on behalf of sales representatives when appropriate.

- Assist with order-related questions, product inquiries, and general account support.

- Coordinate internally to resolve customer issues and ensure timely follow-up.

Customer Service

- Monitor and respond to customer inquiries received through the company website.

- Answer incoming calls and emails from customers regarding orders, product availability, and general questions.

- Assist customers with order status, missing items, product information, and related requests.

- Route more complex issues to the appropriate internal team member when needed.

- Maintain clear communication between customers, sales representatives, and internal teams.

- Help ensure inquiries and requests are addressed quickly and professionally.

- Support general operational tasks related to customer and sales support.

About Kinetic Brands

Unconventional brands for unconventional people.

Kinetic is a full-stack brand operator managing a portfolio of digital brands. The brands we operate are the opposite of basic. Each brand has a distinct identity, memorable product, and cult following. Through our full-stack infrastructure (meaning we manage everything in-house–including fulfillment, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and development), we create bespoke products that stand out even in the most crowded of industries.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Chief of Staff to support the Chief Operating Officer and President. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with the executive team in overseeing a complex, multi-brand organization. The ideal candidate’s intellectual curiosity will drive them to holistically understand the business while their extreme ownership will result in them approaching business decisions and deliverables with the highest degree of thoughtfulness.

You will

• Partner with leadership to frame decisions, evaluate tradeoffs, and optimize outcomes across brand, product, operations, and finance. Recommend courses of action after acquiring data and conducting research.
• Identify issues before they become fires; extinguish the ones that already are by coordinating various teams to singular outcomes.
• Partner with executives to identify, coach, and develop high-potential directors, strengthening leadership capability, addressing gaps head-on, and accelerating readiness for expanded responsibility.
• Break down silos by strengthening cross-functional communication, clarifying ownership, and improving how work moves across the organization.
• Organize and manage cross-functional projects and key initiatives, establishing clear goals, timelines, and ownership.
• Synthesize complex information into clear insights, recommendations, and next steps.
• Learn and understand processes and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensure meetings are well-structured, decisions are documented, and follow-through is clear. Document key decisions, assumptions, and tradeoffs to support learning over time.
• Take ownership of special initiatives that cut across teams or require senior-level attention. Step in as a problem-solver when something important is stuck or unclear.

You have

• A holistic understanding of business operations and financials; experience in small organizations, DTC, consumer goods, manufacturing, or a related environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple factors and perspectives to support high-quality decision-making.
• The capacity for exceptional discretion and judgment when handling sensitive leadership, personnel, and strategic issues.
• The curiosity to go wide and deep. Gathering knowledge and insights from throughout the organization, across all departments.
• A track record of developing cross-functional relationships by demonstrating competence, trustworthiness, humility, and willingness to learn.
• Experience managing/organizing projects and tracking/reporting on progress of key initiatives.
• Interest in brand marketing and consumer goods; experience or enthusiasm for cosmetics is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clarity.
• A business degree in finance, operations, law, or management; MBA a plus
• Nice to have: experience founding or leading a startup or small company, with firsthand exposure to ambiguity, resource constraints, and rapid decision-making

Perks

• Healthcare You Can Count On – Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you covered when it matters most.
• Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need—we trust you (plus, we require a minimum!).
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid + 4 weeks eased return to work. Family first!
• 401k Match – We match 4% to help grow your future.
• Monthly Home Office Stipend – We cover part of your phone or internet bill.
• Employee Discounts – Big savings on our products, just for you!

Work environment

• Hybrid - This role is required to be onsite at our Passaic, NJ warehouse 2-4 days a week and at our Jersey City, NJ office 1-2 days a week.

Kinetic Brands is an equal opportunity employer — we believe being successful is directly tied to creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Job Description:

A leading food-focused CPG company is seeking a Senior Director of Marketing to lead high-level marketing strategy and drive brand growth. This role will be onsite in New Jersey and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product, Operations, and Executive Leadership. The position oversees integrated marketing campaigns, brand strategy, and portfolio initiatives to maximize market impact, revenue, and consumer engagement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in marketing, with significant leadership experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), particularly in food products

Proven success leading brand strategy, integrated campaigns, and go-to-market initiatives

Experience managing substantial marketing budgets with a clear focus on ROI

Demonstrated ability to partner with senior management and executive leadership

Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging consumer insights, market research, and data analytics to drive strategy

Excellent leadership, communication, and executive-level presentation skills

Comfortable with multi-channel marketing, including digital, social, retail, e-commerce, and experiential channels

Ability to travel 25–35% as needed for business initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

Experience using tools such as Circana, Qualtrics, Claritas-Geoscape, NIQ, or similar marketing analytics platforms

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Strong track record of developing high-performing marketing teams and fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and lead comprehensive, multi-year brand and marketing strategies aligned with business objectives

Identify, evaluate, and execute go-to-market strategies for new markets, channels, and consumer segments

Drive innovation in positioning, messaging, and customer engagement for domestic and international growth

Own and evolve brand strategy, identity, and voice across all consumer touchpoints

Marketing Execution

Oversee product launches, portfolio growth initiatives, and multi-channel marketing campaigns

Ensure consistent storytelling across digital, retail, social, e-commerce, and in-store experiences

Partner with agencies and external partners to deliver best-in-class creative and media performance

Optimize channel mix and messaging to maximize reach, relevance, and ROI

Data & Performance Management

Establish KPIs and performance frameworks to measure brand health, campaign effectiveness, and commercial impact

Leverage consumer insights, market trends, and analytics to inform strategy and optimize marketing performance

Translate data into actionable insights to drive continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Sales, Product, Production, R&D, Legal, and Executive teams to align marketing strategies with commercial goals

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on market trends, brand performance, and growth opportunities

Team Leadership & Development

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing marketing team, fostering creativity, accountability, and collaboration

Drive organizational alignment and ensure marketing initiatives support overall business objectives

Key Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Effective leader with experience managing multi-functional teams

Strong communicator and presenter, capable of influencing at the executive level

Results-oriented with a focus on ROI and measurable business impact

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Russell Tobin & Associates is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to work for our client in Florham Park, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top global logistics & shipping company!

Pay: $24-$26/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Location: Florham Park, NJ (hybrid schedule after training)

Summary:

The CHB Delivery Associate is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure service levels of clients are met on a daily basis. This role supports a small group of client accounts by expediting their shipments from start to finish; by development of familiarity with their import programs and products; by coordinating file processing with team members and other Company work groups.

Own all CHB operations services for the customers assigned to them, including but not limited to:

• Providing customer service to assigned customers and assisting customers with questions and requests for information.
• Processing Customs entries and OGA for clearance of goods.
• Opens entry files, and subsequently processes entries according to outlined KPI
• Coordinates clearance of shipments with forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, to ensure shipments are released timely.
• Completes customer billing and/or other required reports.
• Ensures compliance with regard to OGA (FDA, F&W, EPA, FCC etc.)
• Completes tracking and tracing for inbound shipments.
• Completes billing timely according to KPI
• Coordination of delivery for shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination.
• Reviews entry documentation to ensure it meets government regulations.
• Maintain customer SOPs and make updates as needed

Qualifications:

• 6 -12 months of experience in the industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently
• Persistently drives issues to closure
• Well organized, detail oriented – especially when working under pressure
• Works together with others in the business unit to achieve results, fosters teamwork
• Ability to multi-task in a face paced environment
• Proficiency utilizing Excel
• Experience with Cargowise preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, or equivalent work experience
• Customs House Brokerage License preferred but not required

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

The City of Newark is seeking an experienced and qualified Land Surveyor to serve within the Department of Engineering as the Municipal Land Surveyor.

Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining the City’s official tax maps, property records, and survey data, while providing technical and administrative support to engineering, planning and zoning, property management, public infrastructure, and legal functions.

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with field assignments as required

The Food Scientist II reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff.

The Food Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Platform Development

· Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).

· Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structure-function relationships.

· Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.

2. Advanced Formulation Science

· Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.

· Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelf-life quality indicator.

· Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues.

· Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.

3. Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation

· Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.

· Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.

· Support pilot-scale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.

4. Stability Prediction

· Design preliminary accelerated and real-time stability studies.

· Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.

· Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.

· Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.

6. Documentation & Technical Governance

· Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.

· Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

· 2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.

· Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

About You

As a member of the Transportation Safety Department, the Transportation Safety & Compliance Administrator supports the Safety & Compliance Department by performing a wide range of administrative and data management tasks that help maintain the fleet’s overall safety and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive accident and damage files, updating federally mandated records such as the DOT Accident Register, and preparing monthly compliance reports. The position requires daily interaction with internal partners including Risk Management, Fleet Maintenance, and Safety Supervisors as well as external stakeholders such as insurance brokers, ticket management companies, and law enforcement agencies. The Administrator also prepares various departmental correspondence and provides general administrative support as assigned by the Manager of Safety & Compliance. This role is essential in ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and efficient workflow within the Safety & Compliance function.

Responsibilities:

The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish, organize, and maintain comprehensive files for all accident investigations, tractor damage, trailer damage, and miscellaneous damage claims.
• Update and track all accident documentation to ensure accurate and complete file records.
• Maintain the DOT‑mandated Accident Register, ensuring all required incidents are logged and updated in a timely manner, according to DOT requirements.
• Manage data and create the Monthly Accident Register report for internal distribution.
• Coordinate check requests and manage charge accounts for obtaining police accident reports.
• Maintain a 7‑year filing archive for all accident-related folders in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.
• Coordinate with the insurance broker regarding Certificates of Insurance for owner‑operators renting or purchasing tractors.
• Engage daily with the Risk Management Division to exchange required information on accident files, supporting accurate claims handling and risk assessments.
• Manage the driver qualification files in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Track and manage expiration dates for driver credentials, including medical screenings and registration renewals; generate and send monthly compliance reports to the Transportation Manager.
• Support timely processing of driver terminations, ensuring all systems and records are updated and coordinated with Accounting to remove union dues.
• Maintain accurate databases for fleet tractors, 700+ drivers, owner‑operator tractor registrations, and TWIC cards.
• Facilitate the Drivers’ Safety Award Program, including tracking accident‑free eligibility, ordering gifts, and coordinating award distribution.
• Monitor and maintain the annual roster of drivers who qualify for safety recognition based on accident‑free performance.
• Manage New York City parking tickets, including sorting, reconciling, and reviewing ticket notices.
• Coordinate with third‑party ticket management companies, maintain an updated tracking spreadsheet, and prepare monthly payment compilations and check requests.
• Prepare driver Preventable and Non‑Preventable determination letters and distribute to appropriate parties.
• Draft and maintain the Monthly Motorists Complaints Report, including documentation of incidents and tracking involved drivers.
• Generate departmental correspondence and reports as assigned by the Manager, Safety & Compliance.
• Is daily point of contact for Safety Supervisors, supporting investigation processes, documentation needs, and operational safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with Fleet Maintenance regarding damage assessments for tractors and trailers involved in accidents.
• Collaborates with internal departments (Transportation Operations, Risk Management, Fleet Maintenance, Accounting) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely communication.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred or working toward bachelor degree.
• Outstanding telephone etiquette, verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years administrative, safety, compliance, or transportation industry experience.
• Understanding of DOT regulations, accident reporting requirements, or fleet safety processes a plus.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow established compliance procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Effective multitasking and time‑management skills, especially in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organized, systematic, detail oriented, impeccable record keeping skills.
• Ability to proactively interact with individuals throughout Wakefern and outside the company.
• Handles confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time
• Ability to view screens for long periods of time
• On-site five days a week

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
• Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
• Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
• Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

The weekly salary range for this position is $1,113-$1511. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirement

Hands-On Product Manager — AI-Native Recruiting Platform (HireHQ)

Build the AI operating system for recruiting.

HireHQ is building the next generation AI-native recruiting platform — one that eliminates manual recruiter workflows and replaces them with intelligent automation, AI copilots, and decision intelligence.

Traditional ATS platforms were built for record keeping.

HireHQ is building a recruiting operating system that helps companies find, evaluate, and hire the best talent faster.

We are looking for a highly hands-on Product Manager who can help design and ship this future.

This is not a traditional PM role. You won’t just write tickets and manage roadmaps.

You will:

• Prototype product ideas yourself
• Use AI tools to rapidly build concepts
• Work directly with engineers
• Drive automation across recruiting workflows
• Ship AI-native features quickly

If you like building products at the intersection of AI, automation, and recruiting, you’ll thrive here.

What You'll Work On

You’ll help build core capabilities of the HireHQ recruiting platform, including:

AI Candidate Discovery

• AI-powered candidate search
• Intelligent candidate matching
• Automated candidate enrichment
• Talent graph and candidate insights

AI Screening & Evaluation

• Resume and profile understanding
• AI candidate scoring and ranking
• Interview intelligence and summarization
• Automated screening workflows

Recruiter Copilots

• AI recruiter assistants
• Automated outreach generation
• Pipeline prioritization
• Smart next-action recommendations

Candidate Experience

• AI-powered communication
• Automated follow-ups
• Interview scheduling automation
• Candidate journey insights

Recruiting Automation

• Workflow orchestration across the hiring pipeline
• Intelligent routing and task automation
• AI-driven pipeline management
• Recruiter productivity tools

Our goal is simple:

Reduce manual recruiting work by 80% while improving hiring outcomes.

What You'll Actually Do

You will operate like a product builder.

Ship Products

• Own product areas end-to-end
• Work directly with engineers to design solutions
• Move from idea → prototype → shipped feature quickly

Prototype With AI

You’ll actively use tools like:

• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot
• Claude
• ChatGPT
• Figma

to rapidly create:

• product mockups
• workflows
• prototypes
• PRDs
• user stories
• experimentation plans

We expect PMs to use AI as a force multiplier, not just write docs.

Design AI-Native Workflows

You'll help design product systems that use:

• LLMs
• semantic search
• embeddings
• candidate matching
• summarization
• automation engines

to eliminate manual recruiting work.

Drive Automation

You will constantly ask:

"Why is a human doing this?"

Then build systems that automate it.

Work Extremely Closely With Engineering

You will collaborate daily with engineers to:

• shape product architecture
• refine technical tradeoffs
• ship features quickly
• iterate with real customer feedback

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 5+ years in product management
• Experience building recruiting or HR tech products

Examples include:

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Recruiting CRM platforms
• Candidate engagement tools
• Talent sourcing platforms
• Interview platforms
• Talent intelligence platforms

You deeply understand how recruiting actually works.

AI Product Thinking

You’ve helped build or design AI-enabled product capabilities, such as:

• candidate matching
• screening automation
• workflow automation
• recommendation systems
• AI copilots
• search and ranking systems

Builder Mindset

You like creating things, not just planning them.

You are comfortable:

• prototyping ideas
• creating workflows
• building product concepts independently
• using AI tools to accelerate execution

Comfort With Ambiguity

This is a startup environment.

You should enjoy:

• fast iteration
• unclear problems
• ownership
• shipping quickly

Strong Candidates Often

• Previously worked at HR tech or recruiting tech companies
• Have built ATS or recruiting workflow products
• Use AI tools daily for product development
• Think about automation and workflow intelligence
• Care deeply about shipping useful products quickly

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 3 months:

• Recruiters using HireHQ spend dramatically less time on manual tasks
• AI features automate key recruiting workflows
• Customers rely on AI insights to prioritize candidates
• Recruiters move from administrative work → strategic hiring

Why This Role Is Different

Most recruiting software was designed 15–20 years ago.

HireHQ is rebuilding recruiting software from the ground up using:

• AI agents
• workflow automation
• intelligent candidate matching
• recruiter copilots

This role is an opportunity to help build the AI operating system for hiring.

The Vendor Procurement & Carrier Strategy Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing, procurement, onboarding, performance management, and compliance oversight of third-party vendors and transportation carriers supporting Safeway Logistics and ECW operations. This role ensures the organization maintains a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective carrier and vendor network while mitigating operational, financial, legal, and regulatory risks.

The position plays a strategic role in capacity planning, carrier procurement strategy, cost management, and vendor compliance while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Customer Solutions, Safety, Legal, and Finance teams to support scalable logistics solutions and customer growth.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Procurement & Management

• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of transportation, warehousing, and logistics-related vendors and carriers.
• Negotiate vendor and carrier contracts including pricing structures, service level agreements (SLAs), fuel programs, accessorial schedules, and renewal terms.
• Maintain a centralized vendor and carrier database including contracts, certifications, insurance documentation, compliance records, and performance data.
• Monitor vendor and carrier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Establish vendor and carrier scorecards to evaluate cost efficiency, service reliability, safety performance, on-time delivery, and claims ratios.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key strategic vendors and carriers to drive performance improvements and operational alignment.

Carrier Procurement & Network Strategy

• Develop and execute a carrier procurement strategy to ensure sufficient transportation capacity for all customer freight, including peak season and surge volume requirements.
• Build and maintain a diverse, reliable carrier network across transportation modes including FTL, LTL, and final mile.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new carriers and brokers to support expanding customer needs while ensuring compliance and service expectations.
• Conduct market analysis on lane rates, capacity trends, and carrier performance to optimize transportation cost and service levels.
• Lead annual and quarterly RFP/RFQ bid events for major transportation lanes and customer programs.
• Develop lane pricing strategies to support competitive customer quotes while protecting company margins.
• Maintain a centralized rate repository for all contracted carriers to ensure accurate and accessible pricing for internal teams.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all vendors and carriers comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and insurance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and carrier onboarding processes including background checks, insurance verification, licensing, and safety documentation.
• Implement a carrier risk management model to identify high-risk vendors or carriers and enforce remediation plans or removal when necessary.
• Partner with Safety and Legal teams to manage claims, incident investigations, and carrier corrective action plans.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to third-party vendors and carriers.

Capacity Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations and Customer Service teams to forecast freight demand and align carrier capacity accordingly.
• Work closely with Customer Solutions and Operations to match carriers with customer requirements including special handling, temperature-controlled shipments, high-value freight, and time-sensitive deliveries.
• Support Sales teams with carrier network insights during customer onboarding, pricing development, and logistics solution design.
• Lead weekly cross-functional reviews to evaluate capacity planning, carrier performance, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Develop and track KPIs for carrier and vendor performance including:
• On-time pickup and delivery
• Tender acceptance rates
• Claims frequency
• Safety performance
• Cost efficiency

Reporting & Technology Enablement

• Provide leadership with regular reporting on vendor compliance, carrier performance, cost trends, and risk exposure.
• Implement and leverage logistics technology tools including TMS platforms, carrier portals, and analytics dashboards to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate reporting for leadership to support strategic planning and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vendor procurement, carrier procurement, supply chain management, or logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience managing carrier/vendor contracts, procurement processes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience negotiating transportation pricing, carrier agreements, and service contracts
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, and compliance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 3PL, transportation management, or warehousing environments
• Familiarity with DOT, FMCSA, safety compliance, and carrier qualification programs
• Experience leading transportation procurement events (RFP/RFQ)
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Experience using TMS systems, logistics analytics tools, or procurement platforms