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Full-Time

Director of Supply

Posted on 7/3/2024

Curri

Curri

51-200 employees

Logistics software for construction supply delivery

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Real Estate

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment including banking, consulting, technology, analytics, operations, and/or strategy
  • Self-starter mentality
  • Comfort with shifting priorities based on new insights and business needs
  • Strong funnel analysis and optimization skills
  • Data-driven experimentation and decision-making
  • Experience managing a team or demonstrated capabilities to do so
  • Great communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Familiarity or proficiency with SQL
  • Experience in logistics or on-demand marketplaces
Responsibilities
  • Develop and own a cohesive Supply strategy
  • Define the structure and lead the team to execute on the strategy
  • Experiment to continuously improve driver acquisition and onboarding practices
  • Dynamically prioritize acquisition efforts to increase ROI on supply efforts
  • Improve how to measure and react to anticipated growth and changes in marketplace conditions
  • Onboard and build relationships with larger-scale carriers
  • Manage and improve the quality of existing supply

Curri offers a software and service solution for logistics and supply chain needs in the construction and industrial supplies sector, focusing on middle and final-mile delivery. Its platform streamlines operations with features like dedicated drivers, on-demand fleet access, and route planning, while its 'elastic fleet' allows businesses to adjust delivery capacity using a nationwide network of carriers. Curri also simplifies accounting by consolidating invoices, helping businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency. The goal is to enhance customer experiences and support business growth through superior delivery logistics.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$50.8M

Headquarters

Ventura, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Curri's recent $42 million venture capital raise indicates strong investor confidence and potential for rapid growth.
  • The nationwide rollout of Curri's services enhances its market reach and customer base.
  • Curri's ability to handle demand fluctuations and provide on-demand fleet services can significantly improve operational efficiency for clients.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on construction and industrial supplies may limit Curri's market size compared to broader logistics providers.
  • Dependence on a nationwide network of carriers could pose challenges in maintaining service quality and consistency.

What makes Curri unique

  • Curri's focus on the construction and industrial supplies sector sets it apart from general logistics providers.
  • The 'elastic fleet' feature allows businesses to scale operations dynamically, a flexibility not commonly offered by competitors.
  • Curri's platform consolidates multiple invoices into one, simplifying the accounting process and reducing administrative costs.
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