Full-Time
Sourcing Lead
Education
Posted on 11/20/2024
Brightwheel
201-500 employees
Childcare management software for preschools
Compensation Overview
$86k - $116kAnnually
Senior
Remote in USA
- 5+ years experience with international and domestic sourcing
- Ability to develop and execute strategies to optimize supply
- Experience with supply planning analytics
- People management skills and experience building a team
- Familiarity with supply chain IT systems to consider for implementation
- Experience with children’s products, art supplies, publishing a plus
- Develop strategy for sourcing materials domestically and internationally for our monthly curriculum kits
- Identify new factories where necessary, establish relationships, vet options to secure supply
- Lead negotiations and manage purchase orders
- Develop inventory management systems for end-to-end supply chain visibility
- Work with Finance and Demand Planning to ensure proper supply to serve demand
- Solve critical issues with supply in collaboration with production, press teams, and curriculum development
Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. The platform simplifies various administrative tasks such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and communication with families, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. Users have reported that 90% of preschools using Brightwheel experience an increase in timely payments, while 95% of administrators and staff note improved communication with families. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the software. Its user-friendly interface and strong customer service set it apart from competitors, making it a top choice in the educational technology market. The goal of Brightwheel is to enhance the efficiency of childcare management and foster better relationships between centers and families.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$86.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2010
6 month growth
↑ 13%1 year growth
↑ 22%2 year growth
↑ 31%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Brightwheel's valuation at $600 million and recent $55 million Series C funding round indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
- The platform's high user satisfaction rates, with 90% of preschools seeing increased timely payments and 95% noting improved communication, highlight its effectiveness.
- The integration of Experience Early Learning's curriculum can attract more users by offering a comprehensive educational solution.
What critics are saying
- The niche focus on preschools and childcare centers may limit market expansion opportunities.
- Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if customer retention rates decline.
What makes Brightwheel unique
- Brightwheel's all-in-one platform specifically targets preschools and childcare centers, unlike broader educational software solutions.
- The integration with QuickBooks for financial management offers a unique value proposition, simplifying cash flow monitoring for childcare centers.
- Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning enhances its offering with a research-based early education curriculum, setting it apart from competitors.
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Benefits
Competitive base salary
Equity
Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible PTO policy
Wellness & productivity stipend
Learning & development stipend