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Product and Supply Chain Manager – Bandit Sports & Plate Crate
Location: Peabody, MA
Full-Time | Fast-Growing Sporting Goods Brand
Who We Are
Plate Crate: A bootstrapped monthly subscription box delivering magical baseball experiences to over 10,000 passionate members each month.
Bandit Sports: A rapidly expanding sporting goods company with a fierce dedication to unique product innovation and a determination to grow by being different.
Together, we're redefining the sporting goods market, and we need a Product Manager who can develop industry-leading products from inception to delivery, ensuring quality, innovation, and retail success.
What You’ll Own
As Product and Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for bringing the best quality products to market while managing multiple product lines, timelines, and a small procurement team. You will work directly with manufacturers, designers, and engineers to develop innovative sporting goods, training aids, and soft goods like shirts, hats, and sweatshirts.
What You’ll Do
- Lead product development from concept to retail across multiple categories (sporting goods, apparel, training aids).
- Manage a procurement team, ensuring streamlined sourcing, negotiations, and cost efficiency.
- Negotiate with manufacturers to secure the best pricing and terms while maintaining high quality.
- Understand cash flow & production economics to optimize pricing, margins, and inventory levels.
- Work hands-on with materials & engineers to develop and improve product quality, functionality, and durability.
- Oversee packaging & retail strategy, ensuring products are shelf-ready and visually compelling.
- Manage multiple product lines & timelines, ensuring launches are on time and within budget.
- Ensure best-in-class product quality, with attention to detail at every stage of development.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously push innovation in sporting goods and apparel.
What You Bring
4 years of experience in product development, manufacturing, or production in sporting goods or soft goods
Deep knowledge of materials, packaging, and retail strategy
Strong manufacturing & supplier negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple product lines, timelines, and teams in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of bringing high-quality products to market
A strategic, goal-driven mindset – you balance innovation with business impact
Exceptional attention to detail – you care about every stitch, texture, and finish
An athlete’s perspective is a plus – understanding the end-user makes all the difference
A forever learner – you actively seek out new materials, technologies, and trends
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an explosive growth brand that’s redefining sporting goods
- Work on groundbreaking, patented products launching in 2025
- Lead and own entire product lines from start to finish
- Join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team that values innovation, execution, and excellence.
- Dog Friendly office - Bring your good boys or girls with you 🐾
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000