Sourcing Director, Apparel
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Sourcing Director, Apparel
We are seeking a Sourcing Director to join our growing team, who will lead the tea to drive the category growth, building up a world class supply chain in Quince.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for the apparel categories (top/bottom, Knits), including a multi-sourcing approach to ensure resilience.
Onboard new manufacturing partners to the Quince direct-to-consumer (D2C) model and provide coaching on operating within a rapid replenishment, M2C (Manufacturer-to-Consumer) environment.
Educate partners on the Quince Operating System (OS), covering:
Operational Excellence: Fostering rapid lead times and a consumer-oriented approach.
Financial Model: Achieving high Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).
Technical Integration: Proficient use of the Vendor Portal.
Drive continuous improvement to achieve key performance indicators:
Quality: Defect rate less than 0.5%.
Speed & Accuracy: Replenishment Lead Time under 14 days.
Availability: In-stock rate exceeding 95%.
Financial Impact: Margin-accretive performance.
Lead Catalog Expansion in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development (PD) teams, successfully launching new styles and colors approved through the New Product Creation (NPC) process.
Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with the management of each partner, focusing on strategic alignment, business performance highlights, identified areas for improvement, and future objectives.
Qualifications
Required:
15+ years of a director level of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers.
Deep set of partner factory connections within category (across different fabrications , woven , knit and sweater knit) globally , including APAC , IST and EMEA regions
Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market. With a thorough Knowledge of Key Material localised in the region
GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience
Deep understanding of cost for the categories , able to drive product cost saving thru clean sheets and apply different negotiation tactics
Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem- solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.
Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
Business savvy and embrace technology /AI
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills