Manager, Supply Chain

Minted; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA funding

Paid holidays

Paid time off & sick leave

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Employee discount

Friends and family discount

Job summary

Minted, a leading design marketplace, is seeking an operational lead to manage and scale the supply chain network for its core stationery business in the United States. You will oversee supplier relationships, optimize capacity during peak periods, and ensure print and fulfillment partners deliver high quality on tight timelines.

Collaborating with product, engineering, and customer operations, you will drive cost efficiencies, implement scalable routing and inventory improvements, and translate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in on-demand supply chain, manufacturing, vendor operations, or e-commerce fulfillment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and BI tools to build cost, forecasting, and capacity models; experience using AI to automate processes.

Responsibilities

• Vendor & Network Management: manage network of manufacturers; monitor on-time delivery, defect rates, and unit costs.
• Capacity Planning & Scaling: build capacity models and route orders to support growth and seasonal spikes; onboard new partners.
• Fulfillment Strategy: own execution strategies for specialty products to maximize throughput while controlling capex.
• Quality Control & Customer Advocacy: partner with Customer Ops to analyze feedback and implement corrective actions with vendors.
• Cross-Functional & Systems Improvements: translate operational needs into technical specs for routing, inventory, and order-management systems.

Skills

Experience 5+ yrs

Data modeling

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Peak season planning

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Looker

BI tools

Job description

The Role

Minted is looking for an operational lead to manage and scale the supply chain network for our core stationery business. In this role, you will oversee supplier relationships, optimize peak-season capacity, and ensure our print and fulfillment partners deliver exceptional quality on tight timelines.

You will sit at the intersection of supply chain strategy, vendor operations, and cross-functional execution—working directly with external manufacturing partners and internal product, engineering, and customer ops teams to drive down costs while keeping customer satisfaction high.

You will

• Vendor & Network Management: Directly manage our network of manufacturers. Monitor day-to-day vendor performance across key metrics like on-time delivery, defect rates, and unit costs.
• Capacity Planning & Scaling: Build capacity models and route orders dynamically to support aggressive sales growth and seasonal spikes. Onboard new manufacturing partners & vendors as needed.
• Fulfillment Strategy: Own execution strategies for specialty products like foil-pressed cards, maximizing throughput and operational efficiency while keeping capital expenditures low.
• Quality Control & Customer Advocacy: Partner with Customer Operations to analyze feedback, identify root causes for late or damaged orders, and execute corrective action plans directly with vendors.
• Cross-Functional & Systems Improvements: Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate operational needs into technical specifications for our routing, inventory, and order-management systems.

You have

• 5+ years of experience in on-demand supply chain, manufacturing, vendor operations, or e-commerce fulfillment.
• Data & Modeling Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and BI tools (e.g., Looker) to build cost, forecasting, and capacity models. Experience in utilizing AI to automate manual processes & build efficiencies.
• Vendor Management: Proven track record of managing third-party manufacturers/3PLs, enforcing SLAs, and running quarterly business reviews.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to translate complex supply chain trade-offs to product managers, engineers, and executive stakeholders.
• Peak Season Experience: Experience navigating high-volume e-commerce seasonality, especially with on-demand D2C fulfillment.

Bonus Points

• Background in print, paper, custom manufacturing, or high-SKU/personalized e-commerce.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Compensation

The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.

Minted utilizes a market-based compensation model with four geographic tiers. Final compensation is determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, defined as their residence within 60 miles of a metropolitan area:

Geo 2: Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Portland, OR -$89,080 - $116,918

Geo 3: All other U.S. metro locations -$81,744- $107,289

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.

This role is eligible for bonus and stock options.

Benefits

Benefits will be effective on the first of each month following your initial hire date.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer-Funded Health Savings Account
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employer-Funded Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount
• Friends and Family Discount

DISCLAIMER

We verify identity at the start of interviews to ensure fairness and security. We reserve the right to withdraw candidates who misrepresent their identity, experience, or qualifications at any stage of the process.

Notice of AI Use in Employment Decisions

We use AI-powered tools, including Brainner AI, to support our hiring and employment processes. These tools help assess job-related qualifications and improve efficiency, but all decisions involve human review.

About Minted

Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.

We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.

At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.

Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere.We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.

Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.

How Our Process Works

Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.