What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Operations Manager position at Evolution Design Lab?
Company Overview:
Evolution Design Lab is a women's wholesale footwear company that has developed proprietary technology platforms to streamline the complete product lifecycle from design through distribution. We partner with major US retailers to create comfortable, stylish, and affordable shoes. Our team thrives in a collaborative culture that values continuous learning and rapid innovation as we bridge traditional wholesale operations with supply chain technology.
Your Job Opportunity:
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 of experience in supply chain management, international manufacturing, or operations, preferably in the 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 the supply chain
- Knowledge of compliance standards, factory auditing, and ethical manufacturing practices
- Experience with quality control processes and production planning
- Strong analytical skills with the 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