Grit | We’re hungry, we hustle, we pivot. We’re still at the stage where everyone has to pitch in at the warehouse on occasion. No egos.
Pursuing excellence | Getting better every day- moving swiftly when adjustments need to be made.
Team orientation | We view our coworkers, customers and vendors as partners. Transparent and cross-functional is how we work.
Boldly innovative | We didn’t get here with a “this is how it’s done” mindset. We welcome ideas, creativity and we embrace obstacles as opportunities.
Nimble | Our ability to chase trends and move quickly has led to our success, but also means very little is concrete. We aim to preserve this agility as we grow and look for people who can thrive when things are moving quickly.
Our Team & Success | Gameday Social is a South Dakota based fashion brand- for women, by women. Founded by Jael Thorpe in 2021, and an officially certified woman-owned company, we aim to “elevate the social fan experience through licensed collaborations.” We have grown rapidly through innovative design, outstanding quality and developing key retailer and licensing relationships across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor management: Own relationships with our international manufacturing partners. Negotiate pricing, payment terms and deposits; enforce vendor agreements, including penalties for missed commitments.
- Production calendar: Own the time-and-action (T&A) calendar for every order; track milestones and intervene the moment something slips.
- Sampling: Manage samples against detailed tech packs, keeping development on schedule from first proto to approval.
- Quality and specs: Hold factories to specifications — fabric content, construction, fit and finish — and resolve quality issues with vendors.
- Materials and orders: Coordinate fabric commitments and production purchase orders with the product team.
- Logistics and Project management: Manage freight, customs and inbound shipments, and plan arrivals with the warehouse team.
- Retailer compliance: Make sure every order meets retailer requirements for UPCs, labeling, packaging and value-added services.
- Vendor development: Source, vet and onboard new factories as we grow.
- Reporting: Give leadership clear, proactive updates — what's on track, what's at risk and your plan to fix it.
- People leadership: Supervise and develop our purchasing and production support staff.
RequirementsQualifications
- 5+ years in apparel sourcing, production or supply chain, with international supply chain experience required.
- Direct experience managing overseas factories (Asia/South Asia preferred).
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and tech packs.
- Working knowledge of freight, Incoterms, customs and import processes.
- Experience with major retailer compliance requirements.
- A confident, assertive negotiator who holds partners accountable while keeping relationships strong.
- An owner's mindset: you bring problems with solutions, not just status updates.
- Experience supervising others.
- Strong Excel skills; PLM or T&A system experience is a plus.
- Location: This is an in-person (Sioux Falls, SD) role
- Compensation: $74,000–$94,000
Benefits
- Benefits include healthcare stipend, 401K match, PTO and more
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in apparel sourcing, production, or supply chain
- International supply chain experience
- Direct experience managing overseas factories, preferably in Asia or South Asia
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and tech packs
- Working knowledge of freight, Incoterms, customs, and import processes
- Experience with major retailer compliance requirements
- Strong negotiation and vendor accountability skills
- Experience supervising others
- Strong Excel skills
- PLM or T&A system experience
What We Do
Gameday Social Apparel Co. specializes in premium licensed collegiate and lifestyle apparel, streetwear, and hats designed for tailgates, campus life, and everyday wear. They also offer custom branded collections for various national brands.
