International Operations Lead

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in New York, NY, USA
In-Office or Remote
Junior
Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
Build end-to-end international operations from scratch: establish entities, banking, accounting, warehouses, logistics, and ERP. Travel frequently to new markets, coordinate local consultants, set up finance/compliance and supply chains, implement visibility and simple dashboards, create SOPs, and unblock cross-functional issues on the ground while working with local teams across cultures.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re looking for a hungry operator who wants to build global operations from scratch - not manage a finished system. This is a hands-on, travel-heavy role where you’ll go into new markets, set things up end-to-end (entity, banking, accounting, warehouse, logistics, ERP), and make it work on the ground. If you like structure, this is not the role.
If you like figuring things out in messy, real-world environments, you’ll thrive.
Open to candidates globally — India, USA, Brazil, France, Turkey, UAE and beyond welcome to apply
Tasks
Build New Markets (Ground Zero)
* Travel to new countries (USA, Brazil, Turkey, France) and support Management and local teams to set up operations from scratch
* Work with local consultants (legal, tax, audit) and make things move fast
Own Finance & Compliance (Practical, Not Theoretical)
* Set up basic accounting + reporting systems in each country
* Ensure filings, taxes, and compliance don’t break
* Coordinate with external accountants - you don’t need to be a CA, but you should understand the system
* Foresee potential problems and set up processes and workflows that mitigate financial and compliance risk.
Set Up Systems (ERP + Visibility)
* Help implement and run ERP systems that are agile and scalable
* Make sure inventory, orders, and financials are visible across markets
* Build simple dashboards: clarity over perfection
Build Supply Chain on the Ground
* Identify and onboard warehouses, 3PL partners and customs brokers
* Set up import/export flows and documentation and partnerships
* Solve real problems: delays, customs issues, broken shipments, etc.
Make Things Work (Day-to-Day Ops)
* Create simple SOPs where needed - but don’t overcomplicate
* Jump into issues across sales, procurement, regulatory, logistics, and finance this will be a cross-functional role and requires co-ordination with several global team members.
* Be the person who unblocks things fast, is able to adapt to on-ground realities and identify items for escalation.
* You will work with on-ground teams in various geographies and will need communication skills and empathy to work through problems jointly.
Requirements
* Undergraduate degree from a Top-tier college in the US / Europe / India (Globally)
* 2-3 years’ experience in operations / consulting / finance / supply chain
* Someone who wants to build and solve, not just manage
* Comfortable with ambiguity, chaos and figuring things out independently
* Willing to travel frequently (50%), often at short notice and roll up your sleeves at local sites.
* Strong problem-solving + bias for action
* Interested in working across cultures
* High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate different cultures, working styles, and business environments with empathy and respect
* Strong organizational, communication and people skills
Big Plus If You
* Have worked in a startup or a high-growth international environment
* Understand basics of accounting, logistics, or ERP systems
* Multilingual - Any additional languages area huge bonus - French, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese
Benefits
* You’ll see multiple countries up close, not from a desk
* You’ll build real infrastructure - entities, warehouses, systems
* High ownership early
* Steep learning curve across finance + ops + global business

Skills Required

  • Undergraduate degree from a top-tier college
  • 2-3 years experience in operations, consulting, finance, or supply chain
  • Willingness to travel frequently (around 50%), often at short notice
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, chaos and solving problems independently
  • Strong problem-solving with a bias for action
  • Interest in working across cultures and high emotional intelligence
  • Strong organizational, communication, and people skills
  • Desire to build and solve operational problems rather than just manage
  • Experience in startups or high-growth international environments
  • Basic understanding of accounting, logistics, or ERP systems
  • Multilingual abilities (French, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese or other)
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The Company
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Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Associate Allied Chemicals is a leading global supplier of high-quality aroma chemicals and ingredients. The company serves the fragrance, flavor, food, and cosmetic industries, providing a wide range of specialties, natural essential oils, resinoids, and natural extracts to both local and international markets.

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