Senior Manager/Director Supply Chain Operations

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality,  individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

We are currently searching for a Senior Manager/Director, Supply Chain Operations to build and initiate the processes and procedures to support manufacturing. Reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain, you will serve as the process architect/builder who can translate institutional knowledge into durable systems.

This role is based in our New Orleans or New York Headquarters 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Director and acts as the primary liaison between the US and international manufacturing teams, ensuring projects are running on time according to the company T&A

• Provides structure and designs process, turning “how we’ve always done it” into reviewed, refined, and documented processes that ensure repeatable workflows
• Encourages adoption by following systems and cadence that foster accountability amongst the broader team
• Build processes including: End-to-end manufacturing workflows, clear responsibilities by function, and operating SOPs
• Work closely with Design, Planning, and Sales channels
• Create operating cadence including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly rhythms and touchpoints
• Develop KPIs tied to process compliance
• Retrain team members as needed and assist in enforcing ownership

Requirements:

• 5-7 years designing and managing international supply chain operating models
• Experience working with international manufacturing partners, ideally in China and/or SE Asia
• Ability to translate cleanly between Creative, Design, Planning, Manufacturing, and Sales channels
• Familiarity with manufacturing product concepts, ideally in hard goods
• Demonstrated ability to interface with a wide range of functional areas, including creative, design, manufacturing, and familiarity with manufacturing and production concepts
• Strong written communicator
• Highly proficient in Project Management Tools (smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.), ERP systems (preference for Netsuite), and Product Lifecycle Management tools, with a track record of implementation
• Ability to be in New Orleans 1+ times per month (if based in New York) and to travel in region  for extended stays once per quarter as needed

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage 
• FSA Plan & HSA Program 
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual