SharkNinja

Own the operations efficiency portfolio and lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce costs, improve service, validate savings, and establish governance and reporting. | Requires 7+ years in operations, supply chain, logistics, or continuous improvement; proven cost-reduction and portfolio leadership; strong analytical and stakeholder skills; and a relevant undergraduate degree, with an MBA preferred. | KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Based remotely and reporting to the Sr. Vice President, Global Logistics, The Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement will play a critical leadership role in driving cost savings, service improvement, and operational excellence across SharkNinja's Operations organization. This individual will own the visibility, governance, and execution of initiatives that reduce cost, improve service, and unlock scalable efficiency across the business. This role will partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Sales, Planning, and other key stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact opportunities across the Operations expense base. The Senior Manager will own the Operations Efficiency project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are clearly defined, delivered on time, financially validated, and incorporated into forecast updates in partnership with Finance. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for a strategic operator who can move seamlessly from executive-level portfolio management to deep analytical problem solving and cross-functional execution. KEY FOCUS AREAS Own the Operations Efficiency Agenda • Lead the Operations Efficiency program across SharkNinja, serving as the central owner for cost savings, service improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Operations expense base. • Develop and manage the Operations Efficiency project portfolio, including opportunity identification, business case development, initiative prioritization, execution tracking, risk management, and benefits realization. • Establish clear governance, routines, and reporting mechanisms to ensure initiatives remain on track, roadblocks are escalated quickly, and leaders have visibility to progress, savings, and risks. • Act as a thought partner to Operations leadership by identifying where cost, service, process, or organizational improvements can unlock meaningful business value. Drive Cost Savings and Service Improvement • Identify opportunities to reduce Operations Expense while maintaining or improving service levels, customer experience, and operational reliability. • Partner with Global Logistics to deeply understand distribution, transportation, delivery, warehousing, carrier, and network cost drivers. • Lead cross-functional workstreams focused on improving cost-to-serve, delivery efficiency, network utilization, freight optimization, accessorial management, productivity, and service performance. • Translate data and operational insights into actionable recommendations, business cases, and execution plans. • Challenge existing ways of working and bring a continuous improvement mindset to how SharkNinja scales operations with speed, agility, and discipline. Partner Cross-Functionally to Deliver Results • Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Planning, Consumer Experience, and other business partners to identify and execute opportunities. • Build strong working relationships with Finance to ensure savings methodologies are aligned, benefits are validated, and impacts are reflected in forecast updates, budgets, and financial reporting. • Create transparency across initiative owners, milestones, financial impacts, dependencies, and risks. • Influence without authority across a fast-moving, matrixed organization, ensuring teams are aligned around common goals and accountable for delivery. Lead Continuous Improvement • Bring structured problem-solving, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methods to complex operational challenges. • Identify root causes of cost increases, service misses, process inefficiencies, and operational friction. • Develop scalable processes, playbooks, and tools that improve how SharkNinja identifies, manages, and delivers efficiency opportunities. • Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and speed in delivering operational improvements. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate is a high-energy, analytical, commercially minded operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are equally comfortable building an executive-ready savings roadmap, digging into logistics cost drivers, challenging assumptions, aligning Finance on benefit validation, and pushing cross-functional teams to deliver. This person will bring a "CEO mindset" to Operations Expense: seeing the full picture, owning outcomes, making tradeoffs, driving accountability, and relentlessly pursuing better ways to deliver cost, service, and operational performance. • 7+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, or a related field. • Experience in consumer products, retail, eCommerce, durable goods, or high-growth global operations. • Demonstrated experience leading cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity, or transformation initiatives. • Strong understanding of logistics, distribution, transportation, warehousing, delivery operations, and cost-to-serve drivers. • Experience managing a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives with multiple owners, timelines, dependencies, and financial impacts. • Proven ability to partner with Finance on savings validation, forecasting, budgeting, or financial performance tracking. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights, recommendations, and action plans. • Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. • Background in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process improvement, or operational excellence. • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio; experience with ERP/WMS/eCommerce platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud) a plus EDUCATION Academic credentials should include an undergraduate degree from a respected college / university, ideally in a discipline relevant to supply chain, such as Supply Chain Management or Engineering. A Master's degree in Business Administration or technical discipline, while not required, will further differentiate the ideal candidate. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Travel Required (Domestic & International) - up to 20% • Flexible work schedule to accommodate virtual meetings with other regions

Manage forecasting, inventory, trade spend, build sales dashboards, lead business reviews, and optimize sales and supply chain performance. | Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in buying, planning, or sales operations with strong Excel and data analysis skills. | About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. Job Summary The Sales Operations Manager drives operational efficiency, sales strategy execution, and business performance for the Commercial Expansion Team — the group responsible for SharkNinja's US and Canadian distributor business and downstream retailer, e-tailer, and dealer partners. This is a hands-on, analytical role: you'll own forecasting, inventory, and trade spend rigor while building strong working relationships with distributor replenishment teams. Success requires someone who's comfortable owning ambiguous, under-resourced processes and building the systems and cadences that don't yet exist. Key Accountabilities POS and shipment forecasting · inventory management · purchase order execution · POS and trend analysis · trade spend forecasting and management Responsibilities Forecasting & Planning Manage assortment, forecast, pricing, and promotions at the SKU level within the internal forecasting tool Create and present a monthly rolling forecast consensus presentation to cross-functional teams and leadership Partner with demand planning, supply planning, channel management, and sales on forecasting, inventory planning, order management, and supply chain execution Coordinate distributor domestic and import order timing with supply chain, aligning on planning and availability dates Performance Reporting & Analysis Build and maintain sales dashboards and reports tracking sales performance, promotional efficiency, and trade spend Deliver weekly shipment and POS recaps with insights and recommendations for the sales team Lead weekly business reviews with distributor replenishment teams, evaluating performance against benchmarks and identifying the drivers behind sales gains or shortfalls Provide a monthly financial update with deep-dive analysis on key operational and sales performance metrics Trade Spend & Customer Engagement Partner with the Sales Director on trade spend management, including event creation, spend tracking, and chargeback reconciliation Partner with the Sales Director and Account Managers to build customer presentations, monthly business reviews, and weekly flash reports Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years in buying, planning, sales operations, or sales management, ideally in consumer products or wholesale/distributor channels Strong Excel and data analysis skills; comfortable building and maintaining forecasting models and dashboards Working proficiency in PowerPoint for building leadership- and customer-facing presentations Clear written and verbal communicator, comfortable presenting to both internal leadership and external customer teams Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, resource-lean environment Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and comfort operating independently with limited hand-holding Preferred Experience working with distributor or wholesale channel partners (rather than only direct retail accounts) Familiarity with EDI/POS reporting tools and ERP or forecasting systems #LI-Remote Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more. Pay Range $125,000—$150,000 USD Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com

Synthesize demand signals to create sales outlooks using AI workflows and partner across functions to optimize inventory health. | Fluency with AI analysis tools, strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. | About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. The Role SharkNinja's Commercial Planning team is growing and we are hiring Demand leads to utilize our agentic demand planning platform and work with commercial partners to drive the business forward. As a Demand Lead, you sit at the intersection of data, commercial strategy, and cross-functional execution. You'll synthesize demand signals across channels and categories into a coherent, pressure-tested outlook — and use AI-enabled workflows to surface insights faster and drive better decisions. We're building a lean, high-impact function and want people who are analytically strong, commercially curious, and energized by a role that will keep evolving. Key Responsibilities Forecast & Demand Intelligence Synthesize demand signals across accounts, categories, and channels into a pressure-tested gross sales outlook Drive regular trend vs. forecast reviews incorporating sell-through dynamics, retailer inventory health, and new product performance Build constrained vs. unconstrained demand scenarios and support monthly phasing and NPD financial hedges Identify demand risks and opportunities and partner with stakeholders to recommend and drive corrective action AI-Enabled Analytics & Insights Use AI tools — including Claude and AI-powered BI platforms — as core workflow infrastructure, not a supplementary step Build and maintain AI-assisted recurring analysis: automated reporting, scenario modeling, anomaly detection, and narrative generation Translate complex data into clear, business-relevant narratives that drive decisions across commercial, supply, and finance leadership Proactively prototype AI applications that raise team analytical throughput and surface insights traditional approaches would miss Support what-if scenario planning as commercial priorities shift, leveraging AI to model outcomes faster Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with Sales, Supply Planning, Finance, and Product Development to gather inputs, align assumptions, and drive accountability in the forecast Own the demand review process with Supply Planning to ensure cross-functional alignment before demand signals are actioned downstream Bring insights and risks to the right stakeholders early — not after the fact Support monthly commercial planning reviews and IBP consensus planning Process & Tool Evolution Build, refine, and adapt planning processes and reporting frameworks as the team and business evolve Help establish and track planning KPIs: forecast accuracy, bias, attainment, and inventory health Bring forward practical AI and automation applications that raise team capability — not just your own What We're Looking For We're looking for people who combine analytical sharpness with a genuine curiosity for demand and commercial planning — and who have already started building fluency with AI as a real work tool. We value how you think and how fast you learn. Deep tenure in demand planning is not a prerequisite; the right balance of analytical capability and commercial instinct is. AI Fluency & Analytics — Core Requirement Demonstrated fluency with AI tools in a professional or project context — including Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or equivalent — used for analysis, writing, modeling, or workflow automation; this is a hard requirement, not a nice-to-have Ability to prompt effectively, critically evaluate AI outputs, and build repeatable AI-assisted workflows Comfort with BI and data tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python, SQL); experience with AI-powered analytics platforms is a strong plus Strong instinct for translating raw data into a clear point of view and communicating it concisely to senior audiences Demand Planning & Commercial Acumen Working knowledge of demand planning, S&OP, or commercial analytics concepts — developed through any combination of formal experience, coursework, or self-directed learning Curiosity about retail and consumer goods dynamics: sell-through, inventory health, POS trends, promotional lift, and new product performance Ability to pressure-test assumptions, spot anomalies, and structure scenarios — even without years of formal forecasting experience Cross-functional orientation: comfortable working across Sales, Finance, Supply, and Product to align assumptions and drive accountability without relying on authority How You Work Exceptional communicator — you translate complex analysis into a concise, action-oriented narrative for senior stakeholders Highly adaptable — you thrive when the role, tools, and expectations are shifting, and you bring clarity rather than waiting for it Proactive and high-follow-through — you identify the insight and track it all the way to action Collaborative and curious — energized by connecting dots across functions that others are too siloed to see Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related field — or equivalent demonstrated analytical capability Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more. Pay Range $120,000—$145,000 USD Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com