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Head of Supply Chain

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Mill

Mill

51-200 employees

Transforms food scraps into animal feed

Food & Agriculture
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$177k - $229kAnnually

+ Equity Grant

Expert

San Bruno, CA, USA

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
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 target audience includes environmentally conscious households in the U.S., and the service is offered through a subscription model, making it accessible for many consumers. The processed food waste can be used as animal feed, particularly for chickens, presenting an alternative to traditional composting. 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

$306M

Headquarters

San Bruno, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

248%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mill's innovative technology has already processed over two million pounds of food waste, demonstrating significant impact and consumer adoption.
  • The next-generation Mill device is faster and quieter, enhancing user experience and driving further market penetration.
  • High-profile leadership from Matt Rogers, co-founder of Nest, brings credibility and proven expertise in consumer tech to Mill.

What critics are saying

  • The success of Mill's business model relies heavily on consumer adoption and behavior change, which can be unpredictable.
  • Competition from traditional composting methods and other food waste solutions could limit Mill's market share.

What makes Mill unique

  • Mill's unique 'magical bottomless kitchen bin' offers a novel, user-friendly solution to food waste management, unlike traditional composting methods.
  • The subscription-based model makes Mill's service affordable and accessible, setting it apart from more expensive, one-time purchase competitors.
  • Mill's focus on transforming food waste into animal feed aligns with EPA recommendations, providing an eco-friendly alternative to landfill disposal.