In Common With · 2 hours ago
Director of Supply Chain
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expIn Common With is a design studio focused on collaboration and innovative design. They are seeking a strategic Director of Supply Chain to oversee the manufacturing, inventory, assembly, and fulfillment processes, while leading multiple teams to ensure operational efficiency and scalability.
FurnitureHome DecorLightingManufacturingWholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead four teams—Production, Procurement, Inventory, and Logistics—fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, self-sufficiency, and continuous improvement
Build a high-performing department capable of supporting both current operations and future scale, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and workflows
Approach problem-solving holistically and proactively, identifying root causes, reducing friction, and strengthening cross-functional handoffs
Maintain and continually refine a supply chain architecture that balances craft-driven production with operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, multi-sourcing, and resilience
Partner with Product Operations to execute approved supply chain workflows, resolving vendors' and production issues, ensuring manufacturability
Oversee and support each functional group of our global supply chain: Production: Product assembly, packing, receiving, organization, prototype support, installations, and photo shoot assistance. Procurement: Purchasing across all manufacturing vendors and 3PL partners; managing vendor relationships, lead times, pricing, order cadence, and production readiness. Inventory: Inventory accuracy, cycle counts, receiving operations, warehouse organization, SKU management, quality control, and stock movement. Logistics: End-to-end shipping, routing, white glove deliveries, domestic and international freight, 3PL coordination, and fulfillment efficiency. end-to-end creative production for photography, video, and event content — across both studio/e-commerce shoots and on-location environmental photography — coordinating timelines, budgets, and vendors
Design and execute long-term supply chain strategies that enable the business to scale, maintaining quality, margin targets, and operational resilience
Build and lead the demand and capacity planning process, translating sales goals and product roadmaps into purchasing forecasts, production plans, and inventory needs
Align supply chain strategy with the company’s growth plan, including new categories, expanded geographies, and increased operational complexity
Identify opportunities to enhance scalability, reduce bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and improve cost structure
Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure inventory projections support category launches, seasonal trends, and sales goals and initiatives
Collaborate with Finance to guide supply chain budgets, COGS optimization, cash flow planning, and capital investments (tooling, capacity, warehouse expansion)
Partner with Product Operations to build vendor diversification and redundancy strategies to ensure continuity and reduce risk
Own key Supply Chain KPIs, including on-time and accurate order fulfilment, production throughput, inventory accuracy, vendor performance, cost of goods, and fulfillment efficiency
Deliver margin goals through cost-reduction initiatives, negotiation, operational efficiency, and improved accuracy
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks across sourcing, production, capacity, logistics, and fulfillment
Ensure data accuracy across supply chain functions, and partner with Business Operations to maintain alignment among BOMs, SKUs, product data, and financial systems
Analyze production, purchasing, and fulfillment data to improve forecasting, streamline operations, and strengthen business decision-making
Build reporting structures that enable clear visibility into supply chain performance for leadership and cross-functional teams
Provide strategic leadership by setting vision, planning for long-term goals, and navigating complexity across functions
Drive department-level outcomes through scalable systems, cross-functional initiatives, and clear success metrics
Lead and develop managers and senior individual contributors while fostering accountability, collaboration, and growth
Oversee multi-team operations, coordinate resources and priorities, and ensure high-performance execution
Champion continuous improvement by measuring results, analyzing performance, and implementing initiatives that enhance efficiency and impact
Ensure the development and maintenance of clear, effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or equivalent process documentation that support consistency, quality, and scalability across teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years of supply chain experience, including 5+ years in a strategic, multi-team leadership role in the lighting, furniture, homeware, or adjacent manufacturing industries
Experience with small-batch, made-to-order, handcrafted, or hybrid manufacturing models and exposure to scaled production
Proven track record of scaling operations through significant revenue growth
Deep expertise across production planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and vendor development
Experience managing domestic and international suppliers and navigating multi-sourcing strategies
Strong financial literacy with experience in COGS management, margin improvement, and cost planning
Proficiency in workflow management tools and operational software
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Preferred
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others across functions and levels
Comfortable with ambiguity and change; able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to own work, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Open to giving and receiving feedback as part of a culture of growth and learning
Conducts work with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
A genuinely empathetic group. We have a non-negotiable no jerks policy. Being nice is free
Dog-friendly (we share our studio with a few four-legged coworkers)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% monthly premium coverage options)
Generous PTO
A 401(k) with employer match
Profit sharing
Company
In Common With
In Common With LLC designs unique lighting solutions, focusing on collaboration and material exploration.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Ozemba
Co-Founder
Lucas Regazzi
Client Services and Wholesale Partnerships Manager
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