Ripton & Co.
Location: Boulder, CO Type: Full-time, in-office Compensation: $95,000–$130,000 Reports to: General Manager
To apply, email jobs@ripton.co with your resume, some words about yourself, and the subject header "Director of Operations"
About Ripton Ripton is a fast-growing וכו performance denim brand based in Boulder, Colorado. We build technical, durable denim with outdoor utility, grit, and style — and we do it with a(del) small, resourceful team that values ownership, adaptability, and doing things the right way instead of the easy way.
We’re entering a critical scale-up phase and are looking for a Director of Operations to help professionalize, optimize, and lead our operational engine while stayingriority true to our mission and values.
The Role The Director of Operations owns the systems, strategy, and execution that keep Ripton running. This role leads our>Description supply chain, inventory planning, and fulfillment operations while building the structure needed to scale responsibly. You’ll partner closely with the GM on factory and sourcing relationships, and manage a growing team across warehouse, customer service, and demand planning.
This is a leadership role for someone who is highly analytical, deeply experienced in apparel or footwear operations, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a founder-led startup environment.
Responsibilities
Lead Ripton’s supply chain, sourcing, and operational planning strategy in partnership
Own inventory optimization and demand planning — including hiring and onboarding a dedicated demand planner
Manage and mentor the operations team, including warehouse management, customer service, and demand planning
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, production timelines, and delivery execution Own and optimize Ripton’s inventory management system (Finale Inventory), ensuring clean data and actionable reporting Build and refine operational processes that support growth while protecting cash flow, margin, and service levels
Align operational execution with Ripton’s brand values and long-term business goals
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and leadership to support launches and seasonal planning
Establish KPIs and reporting across operations to drive accountability and continuous improvement
7-10+ years of operations experience in apparel or footwear, ideally within the active, lifestyle, or outdoor category
Deep understanding of supply chain, inventory planning, and fulfillment operations
Proven people manager with experience leading warehouse and customer-facing teams
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into operational decisions
Experience working with inventory management systems; Finale Inventory experience is a plus
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, in-office startup environment
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To apply, email jobs@ripton.co with your resume, some words about yourself, and the subject header "Director of Operations"
About Ripton Ripton is a fast-growing וכו performance denim brand based in Boulder, Colorado. We build technical, durable denim with outdoor utility, grit, and style — and we do it with a(del) small, resourceful team that values ownership, adaptability, and doing things the right way instead of the easy way.
We’re entering a critical scale-up phase and are looking for a Director of Operations to help professionalize, optimize, and lead our operational engine while stayingriority true to our mission and values.
The Role The Director of Operations owns the systems, strategy, and execution that keep Ripton running. This role leads our>Description supply chain, inventory planning, and fulfillment operations while building the structure needed to scale responsibly. You’ll partner closely with the GM on factory and sourcing relationships, and manage a growing team across warehouse, customer service, and demand planning.
This is a leadership role for someone who is highly analytical, deeply experienced in apparel or footwear operations, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a founder-led startup environment.
Responsibilities
Lead Ripton’s supply chain, sourcing, and operational planning strategy in partnership
Own inventory optimization and demand planning — including hiring and onboarding a dedicated demand planner
Manage and mentor the operations team, including warehouse management, customer service, and demand planning
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, production timelines, and delivery execution Own and optimize Ripton’s inventory management system (Finale Inventory), ensuring clean data and actionable reporting Build and refine operational processes that support growth while protecting cash flow, margin, and service levels
Align operational execution with Ripton’s brand values and long-term business goals
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and leadership to support launches and seasonal planning
Establish KPIs and reporting across operations to drive accountability and continuous improvement
7-10+ years of operations experience in apparel or footwear, ideally within the active, lifestyle, or outdoor category
Deep understanding of supply chain, inventory planning, and fulfillment operations
Proven people manager with experience leading warehouse and customer-facing teams
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into operational decisions
Experience working with inventory management systems; Finale Inventory experience is a plus
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, in-office startup environment
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