Sourcing and Production Manager

Overview

Location:

San Clemente, CA & Oceanside, CA (Hybrid)

Company Overview

Future Stitch is a fully-vertical circular manufacturer that believes business should be a force for good. We are the creators behind some of the world’s most beloved sock and circular-knit products, including those for Stance, New Balance, the NBA, and MLB. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation—from our lab at MIT to our Oceanside factory that employs second-chance hires, Future Stitch is recognized as one of the most advanced knitting manufacturers in the world.

In 2026, Future Stitch will launch a global base layer collection for New Balance and unveil a groundbreaking new brands:
SECONDS

SECONDS is a regenerative design collective built on the power of second chances—for both people and the planet. We transform waste into feedstock through advanced recycling and circular manufacturing technologies, creating apparel and accessories that merge craftsmanship, performance, and sustainability. Our global network of creative directors from high fashion and visionary technologists collaborates across multiple categories to build systems of renewal—products that don’t just look good but do good, redefining how beauty and utility emerge from what was once discarded.

As we expand from high-quality socks into full apparel categories, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments and shares our passion for excellence and purpose-driven manufacturing.

The Supply Chain Manager will serve as the operational bridge connecting Future Stitch to our manufacturing network in Mexico, China, Cambodia, and Oceanside, CA. This individual will ensure raw material flow, supplier compliance, production alignment, and timely delivery across all manufacturing partners to meet distribution needs on a global scale.

In preparation for our apparel expansion, the Supply Chain Manager will also develop end-to-end processes supporting seamless cut-and-sew operations—from yarn sourcing through finished goods delivery.

• Plan, manage, and execute production for circular-knit socks and emerging apparel categories across multiple global factories.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with design, development, sales, and demand planning to ensure efficient and accurate production allocation and execution.
• Oversee all stages of the supply chain—raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics—to achieve on-time, in-full delivery.
• Analyze product characteristics, raw material composition, and factory capabilities to generate accurate landed costing, set realistic yet ambitious targets, and drive continuous cost and efficiency improvements across the supplier base.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and product development teams to evaluate new designs, optimize specifications, and align costing forecasts, enabling data-driven business decisions and margin management.
• Partner with demand/supply planning teams to evaluate forecasted demand against factory time constraints, manufacturing capabilities, and capacity; optimize factory allocation and scheduling to meet project delivery dates.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to build and manage real-time supply chain dashboards and reporting tools that enhance visibility and decision making.
• Develop and implement vendor scorecards to assess performance, quality, and cost metrics across manufacturing partners.
• Lead factory compliance efforts, ensuring all partner facilities meet and maintain industry certifications such as WRAP and conduct ongoing audits.
• Build resilient, scalable supply chain systems that can support growth into new product categories and manufacturing geographies.
• Negotiate best in class pricing and payment terms.

• Q2 2026: Finalize all sourcing for New Balance baselayer with acceptable gross margins
• Q2 2026: Create a sourcing and production SOP with 3-year roadmap based on sales targets
• Q3 2026: Expand sock sources by 2 through in-depth value assessment and negotiate prices below current FOBs
• Q3 2026: Connect all suppliers into our ERP for visibility and proper capacity planning
• Q4 2026: Drive overall…