About Folden Lane:
Folden Lane is a fast-growing, design-forward home organization brand with broad placement across national retailers. We specialize in developing functional, sustainable, and beautifully designed products across storage and home categories. As we continue expanding our global sourcing footprint, we're looking for a versatile, execution-focused Senior Operations & Sourcing Manager to strengthen our supply chain and scale our production capabilities.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to help build the backbone of a rapidly scaling brand.
What You'll Do
Global Sourcing & Vendor Development
- Identify and onboard new suppliers across Southeast Asia including India, Vietnam, and other key sourcing regions
- Evaluate factory capabilities and align them with category-specific product needs
- Manage product development requests, swatches, and pricing coordination in partnership with merchandising and design
- Own vendor due diligence, onboarding, and compliance documentation
- Build structured sourcing infrastructure (dashboards, scorecards, pricing trackers)
Production & Operational Execution
- Oversee production timelines, capacity planning, and delivery calendars across supplier base
- Coordinate QC processes, pre-shipment inspections, and packaging/ticketing compliance
- Collaborate closely with merchandising to ensure on-time readiness for all orders
- Troubleshoot factory issues, delivery risks, and approval delays with a bias toward resolution
Program Rollout & Cross-Functional Execution
- Lead cross-functional implementation of new programs or product categories
- Coordinate communication between design, sourcing, merchandising, and freight partners
- Own reporting and executional follow-through for new account launches or expanded assortments
What We're Looking For
- 5-10 years of experience in global sourcing, supply chain, or production management (home goods, furniture, or soft goods strongly preferred)
- Deep understanding of factory ecosystems and cost structures in India, Vietnam, and broader Southeast Asia
- Strong project management and communication skills across time zones and cultures
- Excel/Google Sheets fluency and comfort using dashboards or workflow management tools
- Resourceful, proactive, and highly accountable operator who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment
- Bonus: Familiarity with large-format retailers or private label product development
What You'll Gain
- Leadership role at a company poised for breakout growth
- Ownership of critical sourcing and operational processes
- Opportunity to directly shape the brand's global production network and supplier strategy
- A collaborative, fast-moving team with high standards and a clear growth roadmap