Misfits Market

Lead Product Manager, Internal Tools & Operations

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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E-commerce, Grocery Delivery, Logistics, Food TechnologyIndustries

Product Manager, Business Operations

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About Misfits Market:

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices.

In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food.

As Misfits, we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values:

  • Prioritizing our Customers
  • Doing more with less
  • Thinking Differently
  • Respecting one another
  • Moving deliberately and quickly
  • Taking initiative and delivering

About The Role:

Misfits Market is looking for an experienced and motivated Product Manager to help shape the future of fresh fulfillment for 300K+ households around the country.

As a member of our highly collaborative and small-but-mighty Business Operations team, you’ll work closely with engineers, stakeholders, and leadership to architect in-house systems that power our cutting-edge fresh grocery fulfillment service. If you are someone who loves building home-grown scalable and impactful tools from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Team:

The Business Operations Tech Team owns a suite of internal platforms and tools, most of which is built in our in-house system (affectionately named Jalapeño):

  • WMS & IMS: Our Warehouse and Inventory Management Systems that power our national network of fulfillment centers, order management and our custom perishable--optimized packing algorithm.
  • TMS: Our Transportation Management System that powers our in-house and 3P shipping network to, from, and between our FC’s.
  • Ecommerce Product Catalog: Powers our DTC, Wholesale, and Misfits RX shopping experiences.
  • Netsuite: Our Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) that powers our financial reporting.
  • B2B Technology Integrations:
    • Fulfilled by Misfits: Handles perishable 3rd party logistics for DTC companies, helping them scale easily with our existing infrastructure.
    • MisfitsRx: Our Food-as-Medicine program partnering with healthcare providers to supply patients with healthy, fresh, and medically tailored groceries.
    • Misfits Wholesale: Helps businesses unlock fresh grocery by delivering wholesale to micro-fulfillment centers.

Responsibilities:

Roadmapping and Product Strategy

  • Define and own the product strategy for key internal systems, including Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, ERP integrations, Catalog Management, Pricing Systems, Vendor Management, and Purchase Order Management.
  • Own quarterly and semi-annual roadmaps for Business Operations that drive critical projects and business goals.

Discovery and Product Development

  • Own the end-to-end product development lifecycle for Business Operations from ideation to launch to iteration / maintenance.
  • Scope, prioritize, and conduct discovery for new tools and features by working cross-functionally.

Skills

Product Management
Internal Tools
Operations
System Architecture
Stakeholder Management
Leadership

Misfits Market

Online grocery delivery of surplus foods

About Misfits Market

Misfits Market provides an online grocery delivery service that specializes in organic produce, high-quality meats, seafood, dairy products, and other sustainably sourced groceries. The company focuses on offering affordable food options to cost-conscious consumers by sourcing surplus and imperfect foods that are still fresh and nutritious. This approach allows Misfits Market to sell products at prices up to 30% lower than traditional grocery stores. Customers can easily place orders through their e-commerce platform for home delivery. Misfits Market stands out from competitors by emphasizing sustainability and reducing food waste, which appeals to environmentally conscious shoppers. The company's goal is to make high-quality food accessible while promoting sustainable practices.

Delanco Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$512.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options

Risks

Increased competition from Instacart and Amazon Fresh in organic product lines.
Closure of fulfillment centers may negatively impact brand perception and customer loyalty.
Challenges in maintaining produce quality during delivery with smaller fulfillment centers.

Differentiation

Misfits Market offers organic produce at up to 40% off grocery store prices.
The company sources surplus foods, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Misfits Market's private-label line, Odds & Ends, offers pantry staples at lower prices.

Upsides

Partnership with Upcycled Food Association taps into growing interest in sustainable products.
Misfits Perks loyalty program enhances customer engagement and brand differentiation.
Consolidation of distribution centers may lead to more efficient logistics and cost savings.

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