Senior Manager Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations

GradedGuard Limited; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

GradedGuard Limited is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations to strengthen manufacturing operations and build scalable systems for growth. The role oversees China-based suppliers, sourcing, quality control, and purchasing processes, with fully remote US work.

The ideal candidate takes initiative, solves problems independently, and can lead end-to-end supply chain initiatives for direct-to-consumer products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, and manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience with Chinese manufacturers, including factory evaluations and quality control.
• Established sourcing relationships or network in Chinese manufacturing.
• Experience developing operational processes and managing inventory.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and independent leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing manufacturing relationships in China and hold suppliers accountable for quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with new manufacturing partners.
• Establish quality control standards, inspection processes, and procedures for resolving manufacturing issues.
• Oversee product development coordination, prototypes, and production quality.
• Develop purchasing processes and improve vendor, order, and inventory tracking.
• Establish accurate inventory levels, forecasting, and replenishment processes.
• Evaluate and implement approved inventory management technology.
• Recommend purchasing and vendor decisions for Founder/CEO approval.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of our China-based supply chain contractor.
• Support product availability and fulfillment for direct-to-consumer sales.
• Establish clear processes, reporting, and supplier accountability.
• Identify improvements and independently lead approved operational initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Manufacturing operations

Vendor negotiation

Independent leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations

GradedGuard is a growing brand in the collectibles industry seeking an experienced supply chain leader to strengthen our manufacturing operations and build the systems needed to support our growth.

This role will manage manufacturing relationships in China, identify new suppliers, improve quality control, and establish effective purchasing and inventory processes.

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, solves problems independently, and knows how to build scalable operations.

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Founder/CEO

Travel: Occasional, typically twice annually or less

Duties & Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Quality Control

• Manage existing manufacturing relationships in China and hold suppliers accountable for quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with new manufacturing partners.
• Establish quality control standards, inspection processes, and procedures for resolving manufacturing issues.
• Oversee product development coordination, prototypes, and production quality.
• Develop purchasing processes and improve vendor, order, and inventory tracking.
• Establish accurate inventory levels, forecasting, and replenishment processes.
• Evaluate and implement approved inventory management technology.
• Recommend purchasing and vendor decisions for Founder/CEO approval.

Operations & Leadership

• Coordinate and oversee the work of our China-based supply chain contractor.
• Support product availability and fulfillment for direct-to-consumer sales.
• Establish clear processes, reporting, and supplier accountability.
• Identify improvements and independently lead approved operational initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, and manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience working with Chinese manufacturers, including factory evaluations and quality control.
• Established sourcing relationships or a professional network in Chinese manufacturing.
• Experience developing operational processes and managing inventory.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and independent leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plastics, injection molding, packaging, or consumer-product manufacturing.
• Experience implementing inventory management or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of international shipping, importing, and fulfillment.
• Relevant education, certifications, or equivalent professional experience.

What Success Looks Like | First 6-12 Months

Manufacturing: Strengthen existing vendor relationships and establish clear quality and performance expectations.

Sourcing: Identify and evaluate alternative manufacturers to expand our options.

Inventory: Establish accurate inventory records, appropriate stock levels, and a plan for modernizing our systems.

Operations: Build documented processes, improve coordination with our China-based contractor, and provide leadership with reliable reporting and recommendations.

Our goal is simple: Build a reliable, accountable, and scalable supply chain that supports GradedGuard's continued growth.

This is a fully remote, U.S.-based position with no regular office attendance requirement. The role requires independent work, virtual collaboration across international time zones, and occasional coordination outside typical local business hours.

Domestic or international travel may be needed for manufacturing assessments, supplier discussions, quality inspections, or occasional company events. Travel is expected to be infrequent, although exceptional business needs may require additional trips. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

BENEFITS / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Eligible employees are offered health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; and retirement benefits. Eligibility, coverage, and plan terms are governed by applicable company policies and benefit documents.

• GradedGuard is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs without regard to any status protected by applicable law. GradedGuard provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.