Operations Manager

Operations Manager At The Ricky Joy Company, founded in 2007 in Atlanta, we are a family-owned business passionate about creating innovative snacks and beverages. Today, we distribute our products to over 10,000 stores Apply We usually respond within a week Position: Operations Manager Location: Colombia 100% remote Department: Operations Reports to: Vice President Commercial & Operations Contract Type: , Direct with the company Schedule: Monday to Thursday 7am – 4:30pm, Friday 7am – 4pm (Schedule adapted to our headquarters in Cumming, GA) Salary: $10M - 11M COP Job Summary: The Operations Manager is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the company's Operations organization and driving long-term business growth through operational excellence, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with the President to align operations with corporate objectives while ensuring efficient execution across Supply Chain, procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and distribution. The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading Operations within multinational companies and driving business improvements through data-driven decision-making. Rather than being a technical automation expert, this leader leverages Power BI, Artificial Intelligence, and digital tools to improve visibility, simplify workflows, reduce manual tasks, and optimize operational performance. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Lead the company's Operations strategy and overall performance. Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and strategic planning. Establish operational priorities aligned with corporate objectives. Operations & Supply Chain Management Drive Supply Chain excellence across procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and distribution. Build strategic relationships with suppliers and key business partners. Ensure operational efficiency, service quality, and business continuity. Performance & Continuous Improvement Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Leverage Power BI, AI, and digital tools to improve processes and support data-driven decision-making. Identify opportunities to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve operational performance. Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Operations team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field. (Mandatory) A postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, or a related discipline is preferred. Minimum 7 years of Operations or Supply Chain leadership experience. (Mandatory) Minimum 2 years of experience leading Operations within multinational companies . (Mandatory) Proven experience in strategic planning and operational excellence. (Mandatory) Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization. Experience working with Power BI and operational dashboards. Experience collaborating with U.S.-based corporate teams and international suppliers. Hands-on experience using AI tools applied to marketing (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Canva AI, Adobe Firefly, or similar) to increase productivity, automate processes, improve content creation, and strengthen team execution. Additional Requirements: Valid US visa (required). Availability to travel to the United States. Technical Skills Supply Chain Management Strategic Planning Advanced Power BI Advanced Microsoft Excel ERP Systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) Inventory & Logistics Managementt Process Optimization AI and Digital Productivity Tools Budget Management Soft Skills Strategic Leadership Analytical Thinking Data-Driven Decision Making Change Management Executive Communication Problem Solving Team Development Results Orientation Compensation and Benefits: Birthday off Permanent contract 100% remote work We provide the equipment Essential health insurance Funeral allowance Connectivity allowance Access to the Support Team: our internal wellness program Ricky Joy Academy: internal professional development Discount package with corporate partnerships (gym, online courses, hotels, etc.) Opportunities for advancement within the company Department Operations Role Operations Manager Locations Colombia Remote status Fully Remote