Director - Specialty Fibers
Core
Ensures every product made from cashmere, merino, yak, alpaca, and other luxury fibers meets uncompromising standards for quality, sustainability, and affordability by blending fiber science expertise with strategic supply chain leadership.
Role type
Director of Specialty Fibers
Builds
End-to-end supply chain for luxury natural fibers from farm to finished yarn
Domain
Apparel & Home Textiles / Natural Fibers / Supply Chain
Required skills
Fiber science expertise, Supply chain strategy, Team leadership, Cost analysis, Quality management, Supplier development
Preferred skills
Vertical integration strategy, Geopolitical risk assessment, Sustainability certification knowledge
Technologies
GOTS, RWS, GCS, ZQ, ISO, OEKO-TEX, REACH
Responsibilities
Orchestrate end-to-end supply chain from sourcing to finished yarn; Lead and mentor specialized teams of sourcing managers and quality engineers; Drive multi-sourcing and nearshoring strategies; Set strategic direction for vertical integration opportunities; Act as key advisor on fiber market trends and geopolitical risks; Build and curate best-in-class supplier ecosystem; Architect quality management system and testing protocols; Translate design visions into manufacturable technical specifications.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional hub