Special Projects Sr Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our mission is to make technology that brings families together. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $180M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped. We think often about the thousands of smiles we are able to put on our customers' faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That's why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions of loved ones throughout the world. The Special Projects role will lead the day-to-day execution of high-impact Operations initiatives with a strong focus on scaling our internal capabilities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about optimizing operations and building infrastructure that supports rapid growth across global retail and D2C channels. You will be responsible for managing special cross-functional projects that improve order fulfillment, logistics, and inventory management. You will work closely with Finance, Product, CX, and Marketing teams to align operations strategy for developing scalable tools and addressing reporting needs, and uncover insights to streamline workflows across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and project management skills, thrives in autonomous environments, and is motivated by solving complex problems with a customer-first mindset. Responsibilities:

• Shape operational strategy: Partner with leadership to design and scale systems, workflows, and tooling that align with long-term company goals.
• Build our data architecture and implement automated systems that transform operations from reactive to proactive
• Lead mission-critical projects:
• Develop clear roadmaps aligned with leadership vision and stakeholder needs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Ops, CX, Finance, Marketing) to ensure seamless execution
• Run focused stand-ups that maintain momentum and accountability
• Elevate operational performance:
• Identify and lead automation, tooling, and process initiatives that reduce manual work and unlock scale
• Solve complex operational challenges with innovative solutions
• Turn data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions
• Create documentation that ensures knowledge transfer and sustainable implementation
• Validate new processes with methodical testing to guarantee flawless deployment
• 8+ years experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and eCommerce fulfillment in growth environments
• Proven track record of leading complex, high-impact Operations projects from conception to successful implementation
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (like NetSuite) and operational technology (like Pigment, SPS Commerce, and transportation management systems)
• Strong strategic systems thinking: able to identify upstream inefficiencies and also execute on detailed solutions
• A willingness and ability to cross-train and step into adjacent roles to ensure organizational stability and momentum
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Clear communication skills that bridge departmental boundaries
• Comfort with ambiguity and a solutions-focused approach
• Experience creating effective SOPs and operational frameworks

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with e-commerce fulfillment operations and refurbishment
• Knowledge of emerging operations technologies
• Track record in change management
• Background in sustainability initiatives

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive Salary + Equity Package
• 401K matching
• Wellness, learning, and home-office budgets
• Health, Dental & Vision Medical Plans
• Tremendous autonomy to set the direction of your work
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays on the first Friday of every month (Except November & December)

Equal opportunity employer Skylight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board! We hire across the U.S., but for legal reasons, we have to list NY and CO separately. For Colorado-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $120-160k based on experience and for California-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $120-160k based on experience. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job