Director of Supply Chain - New York - In Common With

Description

Overview
In Common With is a design studio built on collaboration between artists, materials, environments, and our community at large. Working together, we're committed to redefining the familiar by bringing elevated materials, detail-oriented design, and unparalleled adaptability to furniture and lighting for all spaces. In addition to our core studio, we also operate Quarters, a multifaceted retail and hospitality space, further expanding our creative and operational footprint..
We're seeking a strategic, systems-minded Director of Supply Chain to oversee and evolve the manufacturing, inventory, assembly, and fulfillment ecosystem across internal teams and external partners. This role requires operational precision, strong leadership, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and timing at scale. You'll lead the Production, Procurement, Inventory, and Logistics team and build the processes, capacity models, and planning frameworks that support scalable growth.
The ideal candidate pairs analytical rigor with hands-on execution, thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, and knows how to architect a resilient supply chain that can support growth without compromising craft or quality. You'll report directly to a Co-Founder and collaborate closely with Finance, Product Operations, Sales, and Business Operations.
Applications will remain open through Monday, February 2nd.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Oversight (35%)

• 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.

Strategic Planning & Growth (35%)

• 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.

Performance & Reporting (30%)

• 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

Director Level Expectations

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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)

Studio + Compensation

• This is a full-time position based in Gowanus, Brooklyn
• Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 6 pm EST
• $140,000-$190,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% monthly premium coverage options), generous PTO, a 401(k) with employer match, and profit sharing.