Senior Supply Chain Manager

Alex and Ani • US Remote,

15h • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Production Manager owns the end-to-end production process from purchase order placement through delivery, ensuring the product is produced accurately, on time, and aligned to business demand. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver operational excellence while supporting the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with experience managing production timelines, vendor relationships, and competing priorities in a fast-paced consumer products environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production, sourcing, supply chain, or operations within a consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing purchase orders, production timelines, and vendor relationships
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to support decision-making, identify risks, and optimize costs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to effectively partner with internal teams and external vendors

Responsibilities

• Own the production lifecycle from PO placement through final delivery
• Place and confirm purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across product details, quantities, and timing
• Track production timelines and proactively resolve delays or risks
• Manage preorders and production flow against business demand
• Ensure inventory is accurately received and reconcile production-related discrepancies
• Review and approve COGS invoices and shipment documentation
• Oversee pre-shipment processes, including packscan validation and discrepancy resolution
• Develop and maintain production processes, SOPs, and documentation that improve operational efficiency and scalability
• Lead operational improvement initiatives that reduce manual work and improve execution
• Own day-to-day vendor relationships to ensure strong execution, communication, and accountability, while leveraging and overseeing an agency team member to support purchase order management, tracking, and production administration
• Partner with vendors to improve execution, communication, and service levels
• Evaluate and onboard new manufacturing, packaging, and logistics partners as needed
• Partner with Planning, Merchanditing, and Operations to balance inventory needs, launch timing, production capacity, and financial objectives
• Manage component and packaging inventory requirements alongside internal stakeholders
• Adjust order flow based on demand trends, inventory risk, and evolving business priorities
• Provide visibility into production constraints, vendor capacity, and operational tradeoffs to support business decision-making
• Manage freight coordination and associated costs within COGS
• Partner with internal teams to ensure cost visibility and alignment to financial targets
• Identify opportunities to improve freight efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline logistics
• Support broader cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives across the supply chain
• Lead special projects related to production, sourcing, operations, and supply chain optimization
• Independently drive cross-functional initiatives that improve operational scalability, efficiency, and business performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed