FutureStitch · 6 hours ago
Sourcing and Production Manager
San Clemente, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expFutureStitch is a fully-vertical circular manufacturer focused on innovation and sustainability in textile production. They are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee production and ensure efficient raw material flow and supplier compliance across their global manufacturing network.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingTextiles
Hiring Manager
Taylor Shupe
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and execute production for circular-knit socks and emerging apparel categories across multiple global factories
Coordinate cross-functionally with design, development, sales, and demand planning to ensure efficient and accurate production allocation and execution
Oversee all stages of the supply chain—raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics—to achieve on-time, in-full delivery
Analyze product characteristics, raw material composition, and factory capabilities to generate accurate landed costing, set realistic yet ambitious targets, and drive continuous cost and efficiency improvements across the supplier base
Collaborate with sales, finance, and product development teams to evaluate new designs, optimize specifications, and align costing forecasts, enabling data-driven business decisions and margin management
Partner with demand/supply planning teams to evaluate forecasted demand against factory time constraints, manufacturing capabilities, and capacity; optimize factory allocation and scheduling to meet project delivery dates
Collaborate with IT and operations teams to build and manage real-time supply chain dashboards and reporting tools that enhance visibility and decision making
Develop and implement vendor scorecards to assess performance, quality, and cost metrics across manufacturing partners
Lead factory compliance efforts, ensuring all partner facilities meet and maintain industry certifications such as WRAP and conduct ongoing audits
Build resilient, scalable supply chain systems that can support growth into new product categories and manufacturing geographies
Negotiate best in class pricing and payment terms
Qualification
Required
5+ years in supply chain, production, or manufacturing operations, preferably in textiles or apparel
Proven experience managing factory relationships across multiple countries
Strong understanding of raw material management, logistics, and production planning
Hands-on experience in factory or on-site production environments
Strong documentation skills to be used to build SOP frameworks and standardize workflows
Data-fluent with the ability to create and interpret metrics, dashboards, and production reports
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-directed leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven settings
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to partner factories in Asia and Latin America
Company
FutureStitch
FutureStitch is a knit manufacturer specializing in producing socks, compression sleeves, and knit shoe uppers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Taylor Shupe
Founder / CEO
Peter Shi
Co-Founder, President, and Partner
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