End-to-End Merch Sourcing & Production Lead

RYZE; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities and training

Job summary

RYZE is seeking a Merchandise Sourcing & Production Manager to own the branded merchandise function from vendor sourcing to on-time delivery. You will set production standards, manage budgets, and ensure cost efficiency while coordinating with Creative, Brand, Marketing, and Operations to translate concepts into feasible production briefs.

The role requires proven experience in merchandise production, strong negotiation skills, and capability to forecast and manage inventory across a growing

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning a production or merchandise function — not just coordinating within one.
• Track record of managing a budget and being held accountable for cost outcomes.
• Strong background in vendor sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship and performance management.
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of securing favorable costs and terms.
• Experience with inventory planning and forecasting.
• Experience designing and optimizing production workflows.
• Familiarity with merch production methods — screen print, embroidery, blanks sourcing — and minimum order quantities.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with creative and business teams alike.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Vendor Management: Build and maintain a reliable supplier network for apparel, drinkware, swag, and other branded goods across retail, events, and internal use.
• Production & Project Management: Own end-to-end production management from concept to delivery, sampling, QC and hand-off.
• Budget & Cost Management: Own merch budget, track spend, and deliver cost savings.
• Inventory Planning: Forecasting, reorder timing, and stock minimums to prevent stockouts and overruns.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Align with Creative, Brand, Marketing, and Operations to translate concepts into production briefs.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Budget management

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional

Project management

Manufacturing

Tools

Screen printing

Embroidery

Blanks sourcing

Job description

RYZE is seeking a Merchandise Sourcing & Production Manager to own the branded merchandise function from vendor sourcing to on-time delivery. You will set production standards, manage budgets, and ensure cost efficiency while coordinating with Creative, Brand, Marketing, and Operations to translate concepts into feasible production briefs.

The role requires proven experience in merchandise production, strong negotiation skills, and capability to forecast and manage inventory across a growing