Who we are
About The Black Tux
We’re here to help people look their best and feel confident—for big days and everyday. We design and manufacture modern formal wear with an incredible fit by sourcing natural fabrics like merino wool, breathable linen and cotton, plush velvet, and luxurious silk from the finest textile mills. With expert stylists in our physical showrooms across the US, our online predictive fit process, and an industry-leading customer service team, we guarantee a perfect fit every time.
About the Team
In this role, you'd be joining the Operations team. This team is integral to supporting a fast-moving e-commerce & omni-channel environment. As The Black Tux builds on its event based foundation to become a leading men’s formalwear platform across both rent and purchase, the Operations Team is critical to providing our customers an elevated experience. We form the value chain from product development to final delivery to our retail store and direct to our customers. We work closely with teams across the company to ensure we deliver high quality products.
What You’ll Do
To further this important mission, we are looking for a Sr. Director of Supply Chain and Production. The purpose of this role is to support The Black Tux’s end-to-end supply chain from supplier sourcing and vendor management to inbound logistics and inventory management. The Sr. The Director of Supply Chain and Production makes sure the right products with the right quality reach customers on time and at the right cost.
Manage the supply chain of inventory, garments, packaging material and supplies made available for direct sale to consumers and through wholesalers
Oversee inbound and outbound freight and logistics for products, packaging and supplies as well as supplier management for customer rental and retail orders
Support intercompany freight between our distribution centers and 40+ retail locations
Maintain, develop and grow a list of existing and potential suppliers that align with the company’s strategic and financial plans
Research, interview, visit potential suppliers and when appropriate run competitive RFQ/RFP processes for available portions of the company’s business when needed
Partner with Merchandising on new product development and introduction
Own KPI metrics that track supply chain and production performance
Align inventory supply with demand forecasts to optimize stock and service levels
Ensure compliance standards are upheld across the supply chain, including labor, safety and sourcing practices
Build and maintain the systems, process infrastructure and decision making that support supply chain operations
Who You Are
8–12+ years of experience in international supply chain management, sourcing, logistics, or procurement, including 3–5+ years in a leadership/director-level role
Deep understanding of apparel manufacturing & men’s suiting / tailored clothing and demonstrated success matching supply with demand in a seasonal driven business
Proficiency with ERP/Supply Chain systems (MS Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and strong command of KPIs
Direct experience managing end-to-end supply chains with international/offshore manufacturing (Asia, Latin America, or similar sourcing regions common to apparel)
Proven track record managing vendor relationships across multiple countries, including factory audits, negotiations, and performance management
Experience with import/export logistics, customs compliance, and international freight (ocean, air) management, including working knowledge of Incoterms, tariffs/duties and trade regulations.
Demonstrated success matching supply with demand seasonal or trend-driven business
Sound financial background including budget ownership and cost modeling
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Willingness to to travel between our work sites in Los Angeles and Pennsylvania, other company sites and to our internal supplier and manufacturing plants
Perks and Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability plans
Option to participate in a 401(k) plan through Betterment
Open paid time off
Paid holidays + annual winter break
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Monthly wellness stipend
Work from home set up stipend
6 weeks paid parental leave; an additional 6-8 weeks disability leave for eligible birthing parents
One Medical and Wellhub (Gympass) membership
Employee engagement, cultural events, and trainings
Discounts on garment rental and purchases for you, your partner, and friends & family
Annual compensation review process
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We believe our people are our most important asset. The Black Tux is committed to bringing people together from various backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. We are an equal opportunity employer to all.
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Skills Required
- 8-12+ years of experience in international supply chain management, sourcing, logistics, or procurement
- 3-5+ years of experience in a leadership or director-level role
- Deep understanding of apparel manufacturing and men's suiting or tailored clothing
- Demonstrated success matching supply with demand in a seasonal or trend-driven business
- Proficiency with ERP and supply chain systems, including Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
- Strong command of supply chain KPIs
- Direct experience managing end-to-end supply chains with international or offshore manufacturing
- Proven experience managing vendor relationships across multiple countries, including factory audits, negotiations, and performance management
- Experience with import/export logistics, customs compliance, and international ocean and air freight management
- Working knowledge of Incoterms, tariffs, duties, and trade regulations
- Sound financial background, including budget ownership and cost modeling
- Fluency in Spanish
- Willingness to travel between Los Angeles and Pennsylvania work sites, other company sites, suppliers, and manufacturing plants
The Black Tux Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Black Tux and has not been reviewed or approved by The Black Tux.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability, with full premium coverage for employees on certain HMO plans. Additional offerings like FSA availability and occasional mentions of One Medical/Gympass-style access strengthen the perceived medical value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is framed as generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and an unlimited vacation policy for some roles. A paid company-wide closure from December 24 to January 1 further increases perceived time-off breadth for many office positions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle perks appear meaningful, including commuter benefits, fitness stipends, catered lunches or free meals on certain days, and stipends for remote home-office setups. Cultural perks such as happy hours, snacks/drinks, and pet-friendly office elements contribute to day-to-day quality of life.
The Black Tux Insights
What We Do
Founded in 2013 by a groom and a groomsman who had a frustrating rental experience, The Black Tux is reinventing formal wear. We help people stand out for the right reasons by designing modern suits and tuxedos that look great, fit better and can be ordered online without a trip to the tux shop.
Why Work With Us
We make it our job to create an environment where you can grow into the best version of yourself. By promoting a culture of feedback, self-expression and ownership, we stand for something bigger than formal wear.
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