Full-Time

Head of Supply Chain

Posted on 6/13/2024

Mill

Mill

201-500 employees

Transforms food scraps into animal feed

Food & Agriculture
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$177k - $229kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Bruno, CA, USA

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • BS/BA/BE degree with supply chain or equivalent commodity management experience; MBA a plus but not required
  • 10+ years work experience in Supply Chain or related disciplines
  • Demonstrated experience and successes building and scaling supply chains from start up phase to mass production volumes
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
  • End to end ownership and demonstrated creativity with complex contract negotiations from start up costs to multi-million dollar procurement agreements
  • Superb interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to balance short-term execution needs with long-term strategic goals
  • Exceptional ability to problem solve, develop creative solutions, and demonstrate resourcefulness, while maintaining acute attention to detail
  • Outstanding leadership skills, with a track record of recruiting, developing and motivating talent
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and develop supply chain strategies to ensure cost effective and efficient supply chain performance
  • Scale supply chain partners and internal teams from startup volumes to mass production
  • Negotiate supply chain business relationships including pricing and contracts
  • Continue improvement of supply chain productivity and efficiencies to reduce costs while securing high quality material for our manufacturing partners
  • Manage Mill’s supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring supplier performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Work with Mill’s cross-functional teams and supply chain to achieve business and production schedule goals
  • Lead supplier evaluation and selection process for new products and during product development phase
  • Manage forecast and supply of critical suppliers to ensure supply chain flexibility and minimize risks
  • Monitor supply chain performance to ensure delivery schedule cost targets are consistently met or exceeded
  • Manage and develop new suppliers to maintain industry leading quality, delivery and cost
  • Drive and deliver strategic business initiatives as needed

Mill.com provides a solution for managing food waste by drying and grinding food scraps into a resource called "Food Grounds." This process is facilitated by a device that resembles a kitchen bin, which operates quietly and requires emptying only once a month, eliminating unpleasant odors. The company targets environmentally conscious households in the continental U.S. with a subscription model that costs about a dollar a day, making it accessible to many consumers. Unlike traditional composting, the processed food waste can be used as animal feed, particularly for chickens, and customers can choose to keep their Food Grounds or have them picked up by the company. Mill.com aims to reduce the environmental impact of food waste, which is a significant contributor to global warming, and is positioned to capture a share of the sustainable waste management market.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$165.4M

Headquarters

San Bruno, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

318%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mill's collaboration with chefs enhances brand visibility and credibility.
  • The FDA's new regulatory pathway opens opportunities in the animal feed industry.
  • Growing awareness of food waste reduction aligns with Mill's mission, boosting adoption.

What critics are saying

  • Potential backlash from animal rights groups regarding food waste as animal feed.
  • Increased competition from startups like Lomi by Pela in the food waste sector.
  • Consumer dissatisfaction risk due to the complexity of high-tech kitchen appliances.

What makes Mill unique

  • Mill's bin dries, shrinks, and de-stinks food waste, unlike traditional composters.
  • Mill offers a subscription model, making it affordable for environmentally conscious households.
  • Processed food waste can be used as animal feed, aligning with EPA recommendations.

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