Stord’s mission is to make supply chains a competitive advantage with best-in-class port-to-porch logistics combined with the integrated technology that brands need to connect, orchestrate, and optimize their supply chains. We’ve pioneered Cloud Supply Chain, which combines all of the digital and physical elements of logistics that leading businesses need in a unified offering.
With Cloud Supply Chain, Stord is enabling companies to compete and grow with world-class logistics – including warehousing, freight and fulfillment – in a single, integrated platform that’s available exactly when and where they need it. Hundreds of B2B and B2C companies like Body Armor, Advanced AutoParts and Dollar General use Stord to make their supply chains perform with the speed, flexibility and ease of the cloud.
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Our rapidly growing team is headquartered in the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant tech community and is led by former operators from Amazon, XPO, Ryder, Coyote, Convoy, and Manhattan Associates. Stord is backed by over $325M in funding from Kleiner Perkins, BOND, Founders Fund, D1 Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Susa Ventures, Lux Capital, Lineage Logistics, and Franklin Templeton Investments at a unicorn valuation of over $1.3 billion.
Come help us help businesses out-deliver their competition with Cloud Supply Chain.
About the Strategy Associate to the COO Position:
Strategy Associate to the COO is a highly visible role which serves as a business liaison, program leader, and internal consultant on various business and technical topics across the organization. The candidate for this position may possess deep knowledge and expertise in certain technical or business fields, and is expected to develop a broad understanding of all aspects of the business and leadership skills to influence partners and stakeholders. The ideal candidate thinks strategically, takes initiatives, leads by example and operates effectively. The candidate will partner closely with the Senior Leadership team to develop, communicate and execute strategic plans across the business. Day-to-day responsibilities are dynamic and will vary greatly based on the candidate and the business needs at the time.
What You'll Do:
Support the COO to carry out efficient and effective management by:
- Driving the creation of content for executive presentations.
- Providing an independent perspective and acting as a sounding board and thought partner for ideas.
- Documenting key strategies, initiatives, and projects, and working with internal constituents to execute on these programs.
Partner with the COO to audit changes and progress in the various businesses by:
- Attend business/program review meetings, provide feedback and ask questions on areas that stand out.
- Ensure strong follow-up management on action items and questions.
- Perform ad-hoc deep dives in collaboration with functional teams.
- Lead projects that require a single threaded owner outside the existing program areas.
Increase the leverage of Stord’s executive leadership team by:
- Collaborate with functional teams to manage the annual planning process (MBRs, QBRs, Strategic Planning, Resource Planning), agenda/topics for leadership meetings and board of directors meetings.
- Act as consultant to various internal teams or projects. Support teams needing help thinking through problems (both business and communications).
- Develop mechanisms to drive best practice sharing across programs.
What You'll Need:
- 2-4+ years experience engaging with Sr. Executives
- Proven, successful track record of navigating through ambiguous situations
- Proven, successful track record of influencing across the organization and leading others cross-functionally to deliver on projects and goal
- Strong program management skills to drive multiple initiatives in a changing environment with limited supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High integrity, trusted advisor with high EQ and low ego
- BA/BS Degree in Business Administration or other relevant degree (accredited)
Bonus Points:
- 2+ years supervising/managing technical or business staff
- Deep hands-on technical expertise
- Strong business acumen
- Strong data analytics and reporting skills
- MBA
Culture Snapshot:
Our team is passionate about sitting at the intersection of enterprise technology and global logistics. The Stord company culture is electric, and we are proud to offer a career experience that will make you excited to come to work every day. We are creating an environment of continuous improvement through collaboration and diverse thinking by solving challenging problems and working with talented and smart colleagues. At Stord you will have daily opportunities to learn and inspire those around you. You will be surrounded by a team of self-starters who are motivated to have an impact through driving results.
Below are a few perks of joining our team:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Friendly, Passionate, and Intelligent Employee Base
- Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Low-Ego, Solution-Driven Culture
- Community Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups: Women of Stord, JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion), Stord-Serves, & More
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Mental Health Resources
- Paid Parental Leave
- Gym Stipend
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- And more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Stord participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.