Supply Chain Project Manager

Gameday Social Apparel•Sioux Falls, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gameday Social is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to own the path from approved design through delivery of products to the warehouse, ensuring orders arrive on time and to specification. The role manages international manufacturing partners and holds vendors accountable for timing, quality, and cost while proactively anticipating and resolving production and logistics issues. The position leads the purchasing and production support team and coordinates production calendars, sampling, materials, purchase orders, freight, customs, inbound shipments, and retailer compliance. It also includes sourcing and onboarding factories, communicating risks and solutions to leadership, and developing team members. 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.
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 and the ability to hold partners accountable while maintaining strong relationships.
An owner's mindset, bringing problems with solutions rather than only status updates.
Experience supervising others.
Strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Own relationships with international manufacturing partners.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and deposits; 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 development on schedule from first prototype through approval.
Hold factories to product specifications, including 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 arrivals with the warehouse team.
Ensure orders meet retailer requirements for UPCs, labeling, packaging, and value-added services.
Source, vet, and onboard new factories.
Provide leadership with proactive updates on progress, risks, and plans to address issues.
Supervise and develop purchasing and production support staff.