Merchandising Sourcing & Production Manager

Ryze Superfoods LLC; EUA; Teletrabalho; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Resumo da oferta

RyZE is seeking a Merchandising Sourcing & Production Manager to own branded merchandise from vendor sourcing to on-time delivery across apparel, drinkware, and swag. This is an ownership role with accountability for cost, quality, and schedule.

You will build a reliable supplier network, negotiate favorable terms, manage budgets, and partner with Creative, Brand, Marketing, and Operations to translate concepts into feasible production briefs.

Qualificações

• Proven experience owning a production or merchandise function, not just coordinating.
• Track record of managing budgets and delivering cost savings.
• Strong vendor sourcing, procurement, and supplier performance management.
• Experience designing and optimizing production workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Source and manage vendor network for apparel, drinkware, and swag.
• Own end-to-end production management from concept to delivery.
• Set up and track vendor scorecards for quality, cost, and timeliness.
• Manage merch budget and identify measurable savings.
• Partner with Creative, Brand, Marketing, and Operations on production briefs.

Conhecimentos

Vendor management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Inventory planning

Production management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Ferramentas

MS Excel

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Merchandising Sourcing & Production ManagerApply: Remote: Remote - USA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-100477# **COMPANY** RYZE was founded in 2019 by Andrée Werner and Rashad Hossain, out of a parents' basement, with a mission to change daily health, starting with the morning routine: a nutrient-dense mushroom coffee delivering clean energy, mental clarity, and immune support. Built on a Direct-to-Consumer foundation with a performance marketing engine, RYZE achieved hockey-stick growth and a community of over 1 million active subscribers. DTC remains the foundation, but RYZE has expanded into mass retail, quickly becoming the #2 items in Target's overall coffee category and is now executing a multi-channel expansion, with a cross-category launch coming in early 2027. RYZE is uniquely positioned to redefine how people think about daily wellness. We’re a lean, fast-moving, mission-driven team who believe daily rituals create the foundation for living your greatest life, and we’re just getting started! # **WHAT YOU'LL DO** The Merchandise Sourcing & Production Manager is fully accountable for RYZE’s branded merchandise function — from vendor sourcing and cost management through on-time delivery and inventory control. This is an ownership role, not a coordination role. You set the standard for how merch gets made, what it costs, and when it arrives. Responsibilities will include: **Sourcing & Vendor Management*** Build and maintain a reliable supplier network that can flex to RYZE’s needs across apparel, drinkware, swag, and other branded goods for retail, events, and internal use.* Source and onboard new vendors; conduct due diligence on quality, capacity, lead times, and cost competitiveness.* Set and track vendor scorecards covering quality, cost, and timeliness — and manage vendors out if they underperform.* Negotiate favorable pricing and terms without compromising quality. **Production & Project Management*** Own end-to-end production management for all branded merchandise — from creative brief through sampling, approval, production, QC, and delivery.* Build and continuously improve the processes that take merch from concept to delivery.* Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines simultaneously without losing track of status, risk, or timelines.* Proactively flag timeline risks and have contingency plans in place before they become problems. **Budget & Cost Management*** Own the merch budget, track spend against plan, and be accountable for hitting cost targets.* Identify and deliver measurable savings through negotiation and sourcing improvements.* Maintain cost transparency across all active projects so there are no budget surprises. **Inventory Planning*** Own forecasting, reorder timing, and stock minimums across the merch portfolio to prevent stockouts and overruns.* Maintain inventory accuracy and report against a defined baseline. **Cross-Functional Partnership*** Partner with Creative, Brand, Marketing, and Operations teams to translate concepts into feasible, well-scoped production briefs.* Be the bridge between what the brand envisions and what can realistically be made, sourced, and delivered on time and on budget. **Professional Qualifications*** Proven experience owning a production or merchandise function — not just coordinating within one. Ideally in merchandise, apparel sourcing, or branded goods.* 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 **Core Compentencies*** End-to-end production ownership — Manages from concept brief through sampling, QC, and delivery. Doesn’t hand off and hope; stays accountable through every stage.* Vendor management & negotiation — Builds a supplier network, sets performance standards, holds vendors to them, and negotiates favorable terms without sacrificing quality.* Budget discipline — Owns cost targets, tracks spend in real time, and delivers measurable savings. No budget surprises.* Inventory planning — Forecasts demand, sets reorder points, and manages stock levels to prevent both stockouts and overruns.* Workflow design — Builds and improves the processes that move merch from idea to delivery. Makes the operation faster and more reliable over time.* Cross-functional translation — Converts creative ambition into feasible production briefs. Speaks both brand and operations fluently. # **WHAT WE OFFER** * Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.* Comprehensive benefits package* Paid time off and company-observed holidays.* Opportunities for professional growth and development.* A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.* Access to tools, resources, and training to support success in the role.