Full-Time

Operations Analyst

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Tovala

Tovala

51-200 employees

Smart oven with meal delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Hardware

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid position based in Chicago, IL.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum of 4 years of related experience, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or operations management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft tools and Google Suite tool
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis, are preferred.
  • You are a highly organized person with attention to detail.
  • You feel comfortable learning new processes, procedures, and operational functions, but know when to ask for support.
  • You can pivot and adapt to change quickly.
  • When faced with multiple priorities, you remain calm and collected.
  • You communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
  • You're interested in startups and excited to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Utilize internal and external software tools to generate documentation, enabling the production teams to produce and pack customer orders.
  • Manage projects to automate internal processes that are still being carried out manually.
  • Build and maintain carrier relationships to secure truckloads on a weekly basis.
  • Manage shipment activities (small parcel, less than truckload, and full truckload), resolving issues to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.
  • Track shipment statuses and report to relevant teams on any potential issues.
  • Quickly and proactively resolve problems that may arise while a load is in transit.
  • Communicate with and provide support to teams at each of our production facilities.
  • Help the customer support team troubleshoot customer issues related to shipping.
  • Provide timely information to marketing, backend, and customer support teams to communicate with customers when there are issues in our logistic network that would impact customers.
  • Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings in supply chain operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Tovala combines hardware, software, and food to simplify home cooking with its Tovala Smart Oven and meal delivery service. The Smart Oven is a countertop appliance that cooks meals automatically when customers scan a QR code on Tovala-prepared meals. This system is designed for busy individuals and families who want healthy, home-cooked meals without spending much time in the kitchen. Tovala differentiates itself from competitors by offering a seamless cooking experience through its oven and subscription-based meal delivery service, which includes chef-crafted meals tailored for the oven. The company's goal is to provide convenient, nutritious meals while fostering a positive work culture and supporting its employees.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$69.6M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tovala's rapid growth and significant funding rounds, including a $30M Series C, indicate strong investor confidence and potential for expansion.
  • Recognition as one of Y Combinator's Top Companies 2022 highlights Tovala's innovative approach and industry impact.
  • The launch of the Smart Oven Air Fryer expands Tovala's product line, potentially attracting a broader customer base.

What critics are saying

  • The dual focus on hardware and meal delivery could stretch resources thin, potentially impacting product quality or service consistency.
  • The competitive landscape in both the smart kitchen appliance and meal delivery markets is intense, requiring continuous innovation to stay ahead.

What makes Tovala unique

  • Tovala uniquely combines a smart kitchen appliance with a meal delivery service, offering a seamless cooking experience that competitors in either market alone cannot match.
  • The Tovala Smart Oven's QR code scanning feature automates the cooking process, providing unmatched convenience and precision in meal preparation.
  • Tovala's focus on health-conscious, time-strapped consumers sets it apart in the crowded meal kit and kitchen appliance markets.

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