Sourcing Director, Apparel
Core
Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for sweater categories, managing global manufacturing partners to ensure resilience, quality, and cost efficiency.
Role type
Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain
Builds
Sweater product lines for a direct-to-consumer retail brand
Domain
Retail / Apparel Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, global factory network (Sweater category), cost engineering, lean/JIT manufacturing, catalog expansion, QBR management, financial modeling (ROIC), vendor portal integration
Preferred skills
GM mindset, AI/technology adoption, clean sheet development
Technologies
Vendor Portal
Responsibilities
Develop multi-sourcing strategy for sweater categories, onboard and coach manufacturing partners on the D2C model, drive operational excellence (quality <0.5%, lead time <14 days, in-stock >99%), lead catalog expansion with Product Development, conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with partner management
Seniority
Director, 15+ years experience