Program Manager, Perishables

Los Angeles or Remote

Merchandising – Merchandising /

Exempt /

Remote

ABOUT THRIVE MARKET

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy, and sustainable products at member-only prices, while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day, we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our over 1,600,000+ members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We are also a Certified B Corporation, a Public Benefit Corporation, and a Climate Neutral Certified company.

Join us as we bring healthy and sustainable living to millions of Americans in the years to come.

THE ROLE

We’re seeking a highly organized and analytical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives within our perishable category portfolio. This role will focus on optimizing key workflows, coordinating seasonal transitions, supporting sourcing pilots, and improving operational performance across merchandising, fulfillment, and quality. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented project leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a strong operational mindset to strategic work-streams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage end-to-end execution of key merchandising initiatives within short-shelf-life categories
Drive seasonal readiness plans, assortment transitions, and packaging/process updates in partnership with internal teams
Serve as the primary point of contact across Merchandising, Fulfillment, Quality, Planning, and Product as needed
Build and maintain clear project plans, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables
Facilitate stakeholder alignment and accountability through effective communication and reporting
Anticipate risks and roadblocks and implement proactive mitigation plans
Track and analyze key metrics to evaluate program performance and identify areas for improvement
Partner with stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights for ongoing improvements in quality, efficiency, and customer experience
Report regularly to internal leadership on program milestones and outcomes
Document and improve internal workflows to support scalability and consistency across initiatives
Identify opportunities for automation or tool development, collaborating with Tech and Product teams when appropriate
Maintain strong documentation and process continuity across project cycles

QUALIFICATIONS

2–4+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably within merchandising, supply chain, operations, or e-commerce
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with performance tracking tools and dashboards
Excellent organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience working with perishable or short-shelf-life products preferred but not required
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Airtable, Smartsheet) and data tools (Excel, Google Sheets, Looker)
Self-starter with a solutions-oriented mindset and attention to detail
Bonus Points for Experience:
Experience in food, grocery, or CPG industries
Background in supply chain, category management, or quality operations
Experience working with WMS (e.g. NetSuite, Relex)

BELONG TO A BETTER COMPANY

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
401k plan
9 Observed Holidays
Flexible Paid Time Off
Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
Ability to work in our beautiful co-working space at WeWork in Playa Vista and other locations
Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform

We're a community of more than 1 Million + members who are united by a singular belief: It should be easy to find better products, support better brands, make better choices, and build a better world in the process.

At Thrive Market, we believe in building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture. If you are excited about this role along with our mission and values, we encourage you to apply.

Thrive Market is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer.

At Thrive Market, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative, at all job levels, of the members we serve and the communities we operate in. We’re proud to be an inclusive company and an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you’re thinking about joining our team, we expect that you would agree!

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at eeo@thrivemarket.com and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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JOB INFORMATION

Compensation Description - The base salary range for this position is $80,000-90,000/Per Year.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and geographic location.
Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health and Wellness Benefits, Flexible PTO, and more!

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