Fractional Demand Planning Manager For Carnivore Aurelius

Bad Advice Led To The Wrong Target

Carnivore Aurelius had been convinced by another recruiter that their next key hire should be an expensive Chief of Staff. But the real issue wasn’t general leadership support — it was supply chain strain. The brand had faced repeated stockouts and unreliable vendor timelines, creating cash flow pressure and slowing growth. Instead of a broad, high-cost role, what they truly needed was targeted expertise: a Fractional Demand Planner to stabilize operations, with a Brand Marketer to follow as the business scaled.

Here were the key issues we focused on for this role:

Stockouts & Lost Sales: High-growth trajectory caused inventory to run out at peak demand, frustrating loyal customers.

Over-Ordering Risk: In the push to stay in stock, cash was occasionally tied up in excess inventory.

Vendor Delays: Overseas suppliers often missed timelines, creating unpredictable lead times.

Margin Pressure: Shipping and raw material costs fluctuated, threatening gross margins.

Lack of Visibility: No central reporting system for inventory health, cash flow impact, and supply chain metrics.

That said, they are a 2 SKU business, selling their popular Beef Collagen Pepttides and Heavy Metal-Free Coffee. So they

5 Supplement Focused Candidates

ConstantHire quickly identified that a Fractional Demand Planning & Vendor Manager was the precise role Carnivore Aurelius needed. Leveraging our existing network, we surfaced highly qualified candidates within days — and the right hire was secured from the first five profiles reviewed. Every candidate brought deep experience in supplement sourcing, international vendor management, and cost negotiations, ensuring the final placement could immediately stabilize supply and protect margins.

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"The Advice You Gave On The First Call Was Worth The Money Enough"

Just two weeks after the hire started, the founder shared how impressed he was — calling it a “great find” and noting how much time he’d already regained to focus on growth instead of supply chain firefighting. Beyond the placement itself, he emphasized that ConstantHire’s consultative approach on the very first call delivered immediate value by reframing what the business truly needed. The outcome was not just the right hire, but a clear path forward for scaling operations with confidence.