The Company
Are you a person who is passionate about hard problems enjoys driven and talented people and adds your creative personal touch to the work you do Then you have come to the right place! Around here we get pretty excited when it comes to delivering memorable experiences and quality custom products in innovative ways. Weve been fortunate to work with brands such as Google and LinkedIn and clients like Bad Bunny Billie Eilish and Kacey Musgraves.
At Sock Club we believe no task is insurmountable as long as you cultivate a collaborative team of innovative minds that not only understand a vision but more importantly want to share in it.
The Team
Were a dynamic group of builders developers designers and innovators dedicated to transforming our industry. At our core we are multitaskers hard-workers and people who love a challenge. We learn from our losses celebrate our wins and push each other to grow. If youre looking for a team where your work has a real impact - youll find it here.
About the Role
The Operations & Procurement Specialistowns the end-to-end lifecycle of our international manufacturing from order approval through delivery to our end client. Based in Austin TX with a hybrid schedule (in-office Tuesday-Thursday) this mid-level role reports to the Operations Manager and is ideal for someone who builds systems solves challenges and drives scalable growth.
Youll be the go-to expert on international fulfillment at Sock Club trusted to deliver clarity confidence and continuous improvement across all facets of the process from vendor relationships and product development to cost optimization and client-focused you have 4 years of industry-relevant experience this is your chance to lead programs that directly impact customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
What Youll Do:
Core Responsibilities
- Design and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of international orders to ensure quality at every stage.
- Ensure timeliness exceptional service and scalable processes to support our direct ship initiatives.
- Source and maintain strong global vendor relationships monitor performance metrics and develop actionable vendor growth opportunities.
- Manage full program cost outlook to drive efficiency and margin improvements.
- Monitor shipping carrier performance and ensure full compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements.
Strategic Initiatives- Lead aggressive production growth strategy and forecast future demand.
- Lead contract negotiations and analysis to improve KPIs and Sock Club value proposition.
- Develop and implement scalable improvements across tools workflows and vendor operations.
- Directly support new product development through sourcing and qualifying suppliers and evaluating production feasibility.
- Lead the High Quantity program partnering with Sales on pricing and fulfillment strategies to increase close rates.
What You Bring:- Bachelors degree in Business Operations Supply Chain or equivalent experience
- 4 years of industry relevant experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain management
- Strong vendor relationships skills including sourcing negotiating and performance management
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive approach to cross-functional teamwork
- Highly proficient data analysis and modeling
- Organized adaptable and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Results-oriented mindset with a track record of streamlining complex workflows
- Familiarity with new product initiatives including product development costing and market strategy
Why Youll Love it Here: - Salary Range: $80000-$90000
- Generous PTO health benefits 401k match and profit-sharing
- Engaging casual office in Austin (hybrid work schedule)
- Ongoing learning opportunities through mentorship hands-on training and innovative tools
- Collaborative culture with smart driven teammates
- Growth potential as we rapidly scale our operations and product offerings
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Required Experience:
Manager