About Padma

Padma is a world-class fashion design and manufacturing company with design offices in

London, Barcelona, and the Netherlands, and an extensive global manufacturing network

including factories in Bangladesh and sourcing offices across Asia, Europe, and the Middle

East. We are actively expanding into the US market, building a licensed brand portfolio and

growing our footprint as a design and manufacturing partner for US private label brands..

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Sourcing & Production to support our US sourcing and

production operation. Working alongside Padma's existing global infrastructure and overseas

offices, you will be the US-side point of contact for development, production, vendor

management, and licensor coordination across a growing licensed portfolio.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid global sourcing and production experience

who is ready for more ownership, enjoys working across multiple categories, and wants to grow

with a business from the ground up.

Qualifications

Manage the T&A calendar across all active programs, tracking milestones from first sample through bulk delivery and keeping overseas offices and factory partners accountable to timelines
Coordinate licensor approvals across packaging, labeling, and product guidelines for all programs
Work with Padma's global factory network to identify the right sourcing and country of origin strategy by category, cross-costing across regions to challenge existing assumptions and find the best solution
Support vendor relationship management and pricing negotiations to ensure competitive cost structures
Ensure product meets compliance requirements for target retail channels, including club, off-price, and mass
Stay current on duties, tariffs, and trade environment shifts, flagging risks and supporting mitigation strategies
Collaborate with design and raw materials teams on fabric and trim selection and development
Build and maintain relationships with US brand and retail contacts over time
Travel internationally to factory and sourcing office locations as needed

What We Are Looking For

5–8 years of experience in apparel sourcing and/or production, with progression into a senior or manager-level role
Multi-category experience including sweaters, wovens, knits, and an interest in expanding into outerwear and beyond
Comfortable communicating directly with overseas offices and factory partners across multiple regions
Familiarity with licensed program management and licensor approval processes is a plus
Experience with off-price, club, or mass retail channels is a plus
Detail-oriented on costing, timelines, and compliance with a strong sense of ownership
Strong communicator and relationship builder — comfortable representing Padma to outside partners
Energized by a fast-moving environment and comfortable when the playbook is still being written
LA-based or willing to relocate. Ability to travel internationally as needed.

Engagement

Full-time, LA-based role. Compensation $100,000 – $125,000.

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