2 месяца назад
Director of External Manufacturing
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TL;DR
Director of External Manufacturing (Supply Chain): Leading production readiness, cost validation, and supplier execution for a high-growth e-commerce portfolio with an accent on the intersection of product design and cost realization. Focus on shifting production iteration upstream, optimizing should-cost frameworks, and managing global supplier ecosystems to improve first-pass execution.
Location: Hybrid in Norwalk, CT (3 in-office days: Monday–Wednesday)
Company
is a leading e-commerce company and top 10 Amazon U.S. seller known for its flagship brand, Gorilla Grip.
What you will do
- Own U.S.-side production readiness from initial brief to build-ready state.
- Validate product specifications for manufacturability and cost feasibility before sourcing.
- Develop and manage should-cost frameworks, including BOM breakdowns and labor assumptions.
- Build and manage a North American external manufacturing ecosystem for finishing and packaging.
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to the China Sourcing team.
- Act as a quality and completeness filter for all inputs entering the Asia production system.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in external manufacturing, sourcing, or cost engineering leadership.
- Deep expertise in BOM construction, should-cost modeling, and supplier cost drivers.
- Proven experience working directly with Asia-based (China) manufacturers.
- Strong commercial judgment regarding how manufacturing decisions affect margins and retail performance.
- Must be based in or able to commute to Norwalk, CT for the hybrid schedule.
Nice to have
- Engineering, industrial design, or technical product development background.
- Experience in packaging, retail execution, or display operations.
- Exposure to PLM systems and structured product development processes.
Culture & Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO, holidays, and "Birthday Your Way" leave.
- Hybrid work schedule with a dedicated remote flex week between Christmas and New Year.
- Wellness perks including a free gym in the Norwalk office and mental health resources.
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