Senior Director of Supply Chain
Core
Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for sustainable fashion products (shoes, handbags, swim, jewelry) from raw material sourcing to warehouse delivery, with a focus on operationalizing innovation and sustainability.
Role type
Senior Director, Supply Chain (Product Innovation)
Builds
Sustainable fashion product supply chain across multiple categories and countries
Domain
Fashion retail / Sustainable materials / Global supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
International vendor network management, supplier diversification strategy, raw materials R&D, team leadership (4+ direct reports), cross-functional partnership with product development, capacity planning, supply chain technology implementation, international travel
Preferred skills
Experience in footwear or accessories supply chains, passion for circular systems and future-forward materials
Technologies
Supply chain analytics tools, process improvement frameworks
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supply chain operations from sourcing to delivery; Oversee a team of 4 including Associate Directors and Production Managers; Lead vendor strategy for 10+ factories across 5+ countries; Drive supplier diversification for risk mitigation and innovation; Oversee Materials R&D for next-generation sustainable materials; Champion sustainability mission including circular design and ethical sourcing; Partner with Product Development to translate creative vision into production strategies; Ensure on-time delivery, margin protection, and quality; Implement supply chain technologies and analytics; Oversee capacity planning and production calendars.
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on IC with team leadership