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About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!
Job Summary:
As the Supply Chain Product Quality Associate, you will play a key role in our diversification and strategy efforts at Ruggable. You will serve as both a decision-maker and an innovative thinker for the Supply Chain team. More specifically, you will support counter-sourcing for several of our best-selling products and act as an integral member of the supply chain continuity team. You will be responsible for evaluating samples, analyzing cost, and providing feedback to vendors to expand and improve our global supplier base.
What You’ll Do:
- Build strong relationships with Ruggable factories, vendors, and cross-functional teams to help foster an environment of partnership and trust
- Maintain consistent communication with new / potential vendors to manage expectations on quality, testing, standards and ensure quick testing turnaround
- Test incoming samples against product specifications and current samples and provide clear and concise feedback to suppliers in order to achieve approved final quality
- Responsible to ensure that the customer experience is agnostic to whom or where the rug was made
- Organize and prioritize technical packages including version control of all specifications, cost breakdowns, and sample tracking as aligned with the Supply Chain processes
- Ensure that all seasonal calendar deadlines are met, issues are raised, and the team is updated in a timely manner
What You’ll Need to Have:
Required:
- 2-5 years in Textile Sourcing and/or Product Development experience with a globally distributed supplier base
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
- Specific knowledge of textile and/or apparel (textile, trim, packaging, garment) manufacturing and supply chain
- Highly engaged and qualified supplier base contacts
Compensation:
- $65,000 - $85,000 per year base salary
- Annual bonus that varies based on level of role
- Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company-sponsored 401K plan
At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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What We Do
Ruggable is an LA-based, venture-backed e-commerce company revolutionizing the market for residential rugs. Our patented 2-Piece Rug System allows you to remove the top layer of your rug and wash it in your home washing machine, offering an affordable, stylish and convenient solution for young families, pet owners, and busy individuals.
Why Work With Us
From design to fulfillment, we create and produce our washable rugs in-house. Our teams support each other in our quest to champion our customers, and are fearless in exploring questions and finding solutions. All while maintaining a fun, creative, and positive company culture - like our notorious #doggable Slack channel.
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