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Full-Time

VP of Operations

Global Supply and Demand

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PAX Labs

PAX Labs

201-500 employees

Manufactures portable cannabis vaporizers.

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$190k - $260kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 10-15 plus years of experience in progressively more senior leadership roles in global supply and demand operations
  • Prior oversight of a multi-country global supply chain organization with manufacturers in different geographies from customers and corporate headquarters
  • Experience leading electronic hardware manufacturing teams and overseeing product development lifecycles
  • Experience working in a startup/rapidly scaling organization
  • A history of working on executive leadership teams
  • Strong track record of developing leaders within organizations
  • BS/MS in a STEM field
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all supply planning operations across our hardware and CPG lines of business
  • Collaborate with the sales and finance teams to improve our demand planning process, enabling us to take revenue targets and turn them into actionable supply plans
  • Embed you and your team deeply in our go-to-market product planning and co-manufacturing S&OP processes to ensure that we hold sufficient raw, WIP, and finished goods to meet demand, both for inline and net new products, while balancing our overall capital outlays
  • Proactively surface insights where products are low on stock, or overstocked, and work with the various teams to course correct
  • Partner with our Hardware and Manufacturing teams to bring new products into our planning process
  • Engage as a member of our PAX leadership team, representing the Supply and Demand functions
  • Mentor and develop a diverse team across supply and demand planning, logistics, and order management

PAX Labs specializes in creating portable vaporizers for cannabis consumption, including loose leaf, wax, and oil extracts. Their devices, such as the PAX 2, PAX 3, and Era series, are designed for ease of use and discretion, making them suitable for both recreational users and medical patients. These vaporizers feature advanced options like precise temperature control and app connectivity, enhancing the vaping experience. PAX Labs differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on a direct-to-consumer sales model, which allows them to maintain product authenticity and control over customer interactions. The company aims to provide a premium vaping experience while generating ongoing revenue through the sale of devices, accessories, and compatible pods.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$500.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PAX Labs' innovative products, such as the PAX TRIP and water pipe adapter, demonstrate its continuous drive for technological advancement.
  • The company's strong focus on social impact and sustainability initiatives, like the PEACE BY PAX program, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious consumers.
  • Partnerships with artists and academic institutions, as well as its leadership in safety standards, position PAX Labs as a forward-thinking and influential player in the cannabis industry.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing patent lawsuits against competitors like Stiiizy and ALD could result in significant legal expenses and distract from core business activities.
  • The highly competitive cannabis vaporizer market requires constant innovation to maintain market share, posing a risk if PAX Labs fails to keep up.

What makes PAX Labs unique

  • PAX Labs stands out with its focus on high-quality, portable cannabis vaporizers that offer advanced features like precise temperature control and app connectivity.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability, evidenced by its Plastic Negative certification and use of ocean-bound plastic, sets it apart in the cannabis industry.
  • PAX Labs' direct-to-consumer model ensures product authenticity and a controlled customer experience, unlike competitors who rely heavily on third-party retailers.

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