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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: LA, CA

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

About Us:

We are a fast-growing tea beverage brand with a strong retail presence across the U.S. Our

mission is to bring high-quality, innovative, and culturally inspired tea experiences to our

customers. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our

team and help us build a sustainable, traceable, and efficient supply chain from the source to our stores.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a results-driven and resourceful Supply Chain Manager with deep knowledge of

upstream supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sourcing

and managing key agricultural and food-grade materialsincluding dairy, fruits, vegetables, and

other perishable goodswith a focus on traceability and supplier development. This role is

critical to ensuring product quality, supply continuity, and cost efficiency as we scale our

operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain strategy, with a focus on upstream

sourcing of raw materials such as milk, fruits, vegetables, and specialty ingredients.

Establish and maintain direct relationships with farms, co-ops, and primary producers to

ensure stable supply and quality control.

Develop and implement traceability systems to track the origin of key ingredients,

ensuring full compliance with food safety and sustainability standards.

Evaluate, negotiate, and onboard new suppliers; continuously assess performance and

ensure alignment with company standards.

Collaborate with R&D, operations, and store teams to align supply chain capabilities with

product development and store needs.

Monitor market trends and risks related to agricultural supply and proactively develop

sourcing contingency plans.

Manage procurement budgets, optimize cost efficiencies, and improve lead times and

logistics.

Ensure all suppliers meet required certifications, including USDA, HACCP, organic

standards (where applicable), and other regulatory requirements.

Drive new product development and maintain timely and efficient communication with

relevant departments at headquarters, including product R&D, supply chain, and

logistics.

Complete various tasks assigned by the leader in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Food Science, or

a related field.

5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, agricultural sourcing, or food production,

preferably in F&B or CPG.

Deep understanding of upstream agricultural supply chain, including farm-to-factory

processes.

Demonstrated experience with product traceability systems and food safety compliance.

Strong supplier network in dairy, fruits, and/or produce sourcing preferred.

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and growing environment with a hands-on mindset.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is a plus.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discount on our tea products

A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment

Opportunity to shape a key function in a rapidly expanding brand