Supply Chain Operations Manager

Evolution Design Lab; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's wholesale footwear company located in California is looking for a Supply Chain Operations Manager. In this full-time on-site role, you will manage international manufacturing operations and retail partnerships, ensuring product quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supply chain management experience, is bilingual in English and Mandarin, and has experience in the fashion industry. This position offers opportunities for travel and technology integration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in supply chain management, preferably in fashion/footwear industry.
• Experience with international trade and factory management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to create forecasts and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily communication with international factories, coordinate production schedules.
• Negotiate costs with factories and buyers, develop pricing strategies.
• Place production orders, resolve manufacturing issues, and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Supply chain management

Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

ERP/PLM systems proficiency

Quality control processes

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Since 2009, Evolution Design Lab has operated as a women's wholesale footwear company, leveraging advanced technology platforms to streamline every stage of the product lifecycle from design to store distribution. We sell to U.S. retailers across hundreds of locations nationwide, delivering footwear that combines comfort, style, and affordability. Our team thrives in a collaborative culture that values continuous learning and rapid innovation as we bridge traditional wholesale operations with modern supply chain technology and AI-powered automation.

This is an on‑site full‑time role for a Supply Chain Operations Manager located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We're seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to oversee our international manufacturing operations and retail partnerships. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage complex factory relationships, negotiate pricing across the supply chain, and contribute to our technology development.

Key Responsibilities

• Factory Management & Quality Control: Manage daily communication with international factories, coordinate production schedules, and conduct quality assessments to ensure products meet standards for production
• Pricing & Contract Negotiation: Negotiate costs with factories and wholesale pricing with buyers, develop pricing strategies, and communicate contract requirements to manufacturing partners
• Production Planning & Order Management: Place production orders with factories, resolve manufacturing issues and delays, and coordinate order fulfillment to ensure on‑time delivery to customers
• Supply Chain Coordination: Plan and coordinate shipping/logistics operations while working closely with warehouse and logistics teams to optimize distribution efficiency
• Technology Integration & Process Improvement: Utilize and provide feedback on our supply chain software, identify system improvements, and recommend enhancements based on industry best practices
• Data Analysis & Forecasting: Analyze supply chain data using BI tools, create production forecasts aligned with product lifecycle and seasonal demands, and report key metrics to leadership
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Design, Sales, and Factory teams while leveraging bilingual communication skills to facilitate international operations
• Technology Adaptation: Learn and implement emerging technologies to continuously improve business processes and supply chain efficiency

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in supply chain management, international manufacturing, or operations, preferably in fashion/footwear industry
• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (required for factory communication)
• Experience with international trade, factory management, and vendor relationship management
• Proficiency with ERP/PLM systems and BI tools
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with pricing strategies across supply chain
• Knowledge of compliance standards, factory auditing, and ethical manufacturing practices
• Experience with quality control processes and production planning
• Strong analytical skills with ability to create forecasts and analyze supply chain data
• Willingness to travel internationally (China) as needed
• Interest in AI and emerging technology applications
• Experience with apparel or fashion industry supply chains preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field preferred

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing