VP, Production & Sourcing
Core
Oversee end-to-end production and sourcing for a global apparel manufacturer, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and cost-effectiveness for brands including 7 For All Mankind, Splendid, and licensed partners like adidas.
Role type
VP of Production & Sourcing (Senior Executive)
Builds
Apparel products (intimates, denim, activewear, babywear) for global retail and private label clients
Domain
Apparel manufacturing and global supply chain
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, capacity planning, vendor negotiation, cost engineering, quality assurance, risk management, sustainability implementation, inventory management, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Intimates industry expertise, global vendor ecosystem development, data-driven decision making, international travel
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the production team; manage production budgets and cost-efficiencies; negotiate contracts with suppliers; implement quality control measures; analyze industry trends to innovate processes; collaborate with design, sales, and logistics teams; manage inventory levels; identify and mitigate production risks; advocate for sustainable production practices.
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & organization building (via careerplan.io/jobs/78-000-D7-867-vp-production-sourcing)