Supply Chain Manager - HEYTEA : Job Details

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 materials—including dairy, fruits, vegetables, and

other perishable goods—with 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:

• Bachelor's 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