Program Manager, Wholesale - Contract
About Ruggable: Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading! Job Summary We're looking for an operationally sharp Wholesale Program Manager to join our team on a contract basis. You'll be the central coordinator across Merchandising, Commercial, Brand, Design, and Operations -- ensuring that every Wholesale launch comes together on time, on brief, and with full team alignment. From onboarding new accounts to streamlining how we operate across teams, you'll bring structure, clarity, and follow-through to a fast-moving wholesale function. This role is for someone who loves a well-run process, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and can hold a complex calendar together without losing sight of the details.
What You'll Do
Cross-Functional Execution Orchestrate account onboarding end-to-end — coordinating across ops, logistics, finance, and other internal teams to get new wholesale partners up and running smoothly Serve as a key liaison between Account Managers and internal stakeholders, translating partner needs into actionable tasks and keeping everyone aligned Manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams simultaneously Program Facilitation Support the design and execution of wholesale programs, ensuring the right teams are involved at the right time Track program milestones and proactively surface blockers, risks, or gaps before they become problems Maintain clear documentation so that processes, decisions, and statuses are visible to all stakeholders Process Development & Improvement Identify inefficiencies in how the wholesale function operates and develop practical solutions Build and refine repeatable processes for onboarding, fulfillment coordination, compliance, and other recurring workflows Create playbooks, SOPs, and tools that help the team scale without adding unnecessary complexity What You'll Need to Have: Required: 3–5 years of experience in program management, wholesale operations, or a cross-functional coordination role — ideally within home goods, décor, or consumer products A natural ability to work across teams and functions, keeping projects moving without direct authority over stakeholders Strong process orientation — you spot inefficiencies, design better ways of working, and actually follow through on implementing them Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities Clear, concise communicator — equally effective in a Slack thread, a status doc, or a cross-functional meeting Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where it doesn't yet exist Proficient in Google Suite Preferred: Familiarity with wholesale operations, retailer compliance requirements, or EDI processes Experience working closely with or in support of a sales or account management team Experience in e-commerce or direct-to-consumer technology environments Proficient in Airtable Contract Details: $50/hr 1099, maximum Can be fully remote but LA local is preferred 40 hours per week At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.