Director of Supply Chain

Location: New York

Director of Supply Chain Join to apply for the Director of Supply Chain role at In Common With. Overview In Common With is a design studio built on collaboration between artists, materials, environments, and our community king together, we’re committed to redefining the familiar by bringing elevated materials, detail‑oriented design, and unparalleled adaptability to furniture and lighting for all spaces.

In addition to our core studio, we also operate Quarters, a multifaceted retail and hospitality space, further expanding our creative and operational footprint. We’re seeking a strategic, systems‑minded Director of Supply Chain to oversee and evolve the manufacturing, inventory, assembly, and fulfillment ecosystem across internal teams and external partners. This role requires operational precision, strong leadership, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and timing ’ll lead the Production, Procurement, Inventory, and Logistics team and build the processes, capacity models, and planning frameworks that support scalable growth.

The ideal candidate pairs analytical rigor with hands‑on execution, thrives in a fast‑paced, creative environment, and knows how to architect a resilient supply chain that can support growth without compromising craft or quality. You’ll report directly to a Co‑Founder and collaborate closely with Finance, Product Operations, Sales, and Business Operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Leadership & Oversight (35%) - Lead four teams—Production, Procurement, Inventory, and Logistics—fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, self‑sufficiency, and continuous improvement.

- Build a high‑performing department capable of supporting both current operations and future scale, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and workflows.

- Approach problem‑solving holistically and proactively, identifying root causes, reducing friction, and strengthening cross‑functional handoffs.

- Maintain and continually refine a supply chain architecture that balances craft‑driven production with operational efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, multi‑sourcing, and resilience.

- Partner with Product Operations to execute approved supply chain workflows, resolving vendors’ and production issues, ensuring manufacturability.

- Oversee and support each functional group of our global supply chain:
* Production:
Product assembly, packing, receiving, organization, prototype support, installations, and photo shoot assistance.
* Procurement:
Purchasing across all manufacturing vendors and 3PL partners; managing vendor relationships, lead times, pricing, order cadence, and production readiness.
* Inventory:
Inventory accuracy, cycle counts, receiving operations, warehouse organization, SKU management, quality control, and stock movement.
* Logistics:
End‑to‑end shipping, routing, white glove deliveries, domestic and international freight, 3PL coordination, and fulfillment efficiency.
• Strategic Planning & Growth (35%)
• Design and execute long‑term supply chain strategies that enable the business to scale, maintaining quality, margin targets, and operational resilience.
• Build and lead the demand and capacity planning process, translating sales goals and product roadmaps into purchasing forecasts, production plans, and inventory needs.
• Align supply chain strategy with the company’s growth plan, including new categories, expanded geographies, and increased operational complexity.
• Identify opportunities to enhance scalability, reduce bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and improve cost structure.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure inventory projections support category launches, seasonal trends, and sales goals and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance to guide supply chain budgets, COGS optimization, cash flow planning, and capital investments (tooling, capacity, warehouse expansion).
• Partner with Product Operations to build vendor diversification and redundancy strategies to ensure continuity and reduce risk.
• Performance & Reporting (30%)
• Own key Supply Chain KPIs, including on‑time and accurate order fulfilment, production throughput, inventory accuracy, vendor performance, cost…