Operational & Financial Support for Early-Stage CPG Companies
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By bridging finance, operations, and logistics, ZenCPG equips founders with the infrastructure, systems, and insights needed to grow confidently—freeing them to focus on innovation, fundraising, and market expansion”

Our Services

Operations Management & Fractional Ops Support

We ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly while providing the strategic insight needed to scale. Founders can focus on growth with confidence, knowing operations are in expert hands and guided by experienced operators providing strategic and financial direction:

  • Components & raw materials sourcing
  • Co-manufacturer vetting & optimization
  • Supply chain logistics review & improvements
  • 3PL & distribution partnerships
  • SLA vetting for co-mans & 3PLs
  • Freight cost management & purchase order systems
  • POS/ecomm systems integration
  • Start-to-finish operational Audit

 

Financial Planning & Fractional Controller Services

We create strong financial foundations that drive clarity and stakeholder transparency. Founders gain confidence with expert financial infrastructure, analysis, and fundraising support to guide smarter growth decisions:

  • Budgeting, forecasting & cash flow modeling
  • SKU & channel-level analysis
  • Margin improvement strategies
  • Bridge between bookkeeping, accounting & reporting
  • Creation of dashboards & transparency tools
  • Overhead costing attribution
  • Board & investor reporting support

 

Why ZenCPG

  • Tailored Engagements – Flexible scope aligned with budget and stage**
  • Deep Expertise – 30+ years of CPG operational & financial experience with deep industry networks
  • Founder-Friendly – Nimble, pragmatic, and creative problem solvers
  • Scale-Ready Systems – We lay the foundation for long-term growth
Engagement proposals are built case by case following discovery calls with ZenCPG partners. This typically correlates to an hourly rate of ~$200, depending on scope, duration, and availability.

 

Contact ZenCPG:

Let’s discuss how we can partner to streamline your operations and strengthen your financial foundation: info@zencpg.com