Supply Chain Manager - San Clemente - FutureStitch

Description

Supply Chain Manager – FS x New Balance

Location: San Clemente, CA & Oceanside, CA (Hybrid)

Company Overview

FutureStitch is a fully vertical circular manufacturer that believes business should be a force for good. We are the creators behind some of the world's most beloved sock and circular-knit products, including those for Stance, New Balance, the NBA, and MLB. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation—from our lab at MIT to our Oceanside factory that employs second-chance hires, FutureStitch is recognized as one of the most advanced knitting manufacturers in the world.

In 2026, FutureStitch will launch a global base layer collection for New Balance and unveil a groundbreaking new brand: SECONDS

SECONDS is a regenerative design collective built on the power of second chances—for both people and the planet. We transform waste into feedstock through advanced recycling and circular manufacturing technologies, creating apparel and accessories that merge craftsmanship, performance, and sustainability. Our global network of creative directors from high fashion and visionary technologists collaborates across multiple categories to build systems of renewal—products that don't just look good but do good, redefining how beauty and utility emerge from what was once discarded.

As we expand from high-quality socks into full apparel categories, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments and shares our passion for excellence and purpose-driven products.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager will serve as the operational bridge connecting FutureStitch to our manufacturing network in Mexico, China, Cambodia, and Oceanside, CA. This individual will ensure raw material flow, supplier compliance, production alignment, and timely delivery across all manufacturing partners to meet distribution needs on a global scale with a razor-sharp emphasis on cost and margin.

In preparation for our apparel expansion, the Supply Chain Manager will also develop end-to-end processes supporting seamless cut-and-sew operations—from yarn sourcing through finished goods delivery with an emphasis on scale, quality, and value while facilitating product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute production for circular-knit socks and emerging apparel categories across multiple global factories.
• Act as the key cost and margin negotiator for all developments across all categories focusing on efficient use of materials and economies of scale.
• 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.

Key Outcomes

• Q2 2026: Optimize all sourcing / costing for New Balance base layer to achieve gross margin targets and partner with Operations and Product teams to implement and maintain detailed BOM level cost sheets by supplier and incoterms.
• Q2 2026: Evaluate current state of supply chain and deploy a sourcing and production strategy and standard processes with 3-year roadmap based on sales / margin targets
• Q3 2026: Expand sock sources by 2 through in-depth value assessment and negotiate prices below current FOBs
• Q3 2026: Connect all suppliers into ERP for visibility and proper capacity planning and consistent automated WIP tracking updates.
• Q4 2026: Drive overall gross margins by 200 basis points

Experience and Skills

• Master at cost / margin / value negotiations with supplier through analytics / accountability.
• 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.