Supply Chain Project Manager

Gameday Social Apparel•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$74,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gameday Social is a South Dakota-based fashion brand for women, founded in 2021 and certified as a woman-owned company. The company aims to elevate the social fan experience through licensed collaborations and has grown through innovative design, quality, and retailer and licensing relationships. The Supply Chain Project Manager owns the path from approved design to product arrival at the warehouse, ensuring products are on time and meet specifications. The role manages overseas factory relationships and vendor commitments related to timing, quality, and cost, proactively addresses risks and production issues, and leads the purchasing and production support team. This is an in-person role in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in apparel sourcing, production, or supply chain, including international supply chain experience.
Direct experience managing overseas factories.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and tech packs.
Working knowledge of freight, Incoterms, customs, and import processes.
Experience with major retailer compliance requirements.
Confident, assertive negotiation skills, with the ability to hold partners accountable while maintaining strong relationships.
An owner's mindset and the ability to bring solutions along with problems and status updates.
Experience supervising others.
Strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing factories in Asia or South Asia.
Experience with a PLM or time-and-action system.

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with international manufacturing partners; negotiate pricing, payment terms, and deposits, and enforce vendor agreements, including penalties for missed commitments.
Own the time-and-action calendar for every order, track milestones, and intervene when schedules slip.
Manage samples against detailed tech packs and keep product development on schedule from first prototype through approval.
Ensure factories meet product specifications for fabric content, construction, fit, and finish, and resolve quality issues with vendors.
Coordinate fabric commitments and production purchase orders with the product team.
Manage freight, customs, and inbound shipments, and plan product arrivals with the warehouse team.
Ensure orders meet retailer requirements for UPCs, labeling, packaging, and value-added services.
Source, vet, and onboard new factories as the company grows.
Provide leadership with clear, proactive updates on progress, risks, and corrective plans.
Supervise and develop purchasing and production support staff.