VP, Productions Operations
Core
Lead global production operations and direct sourcing for Leathergoods, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency across 16 service provider groups in 9 Asian countries.
Role type
VP, Productions Operations (Supply Chain)
Builds
Finished Leathergoods and products for Coach and Kate Spade New York
Domain
Luxury Retail / Leathergoods Manufacturing
Required skills
Global supply chain management, raw material sourcing, service provider negotiation, strategic footprint planning, balanced scorecard governance, cross-functional stakeholder management, compliance oversight, process improvement, team leadership
Preferred skills
Retail industry experience, leathergoods manufacturing expertise, S4/Gateway/Tradelink system proficiency, talent development, data analysis, strategic mindset
Technologies
S4, Gateway, Tradelink, ecV, Nexgen/Avery Dennison, BI, JDS
Responsibilities
Oversee production operations across 31 locations in 9 Asian countries; negotiate yearly LOP with service providers; select and assess new service providers; establish strategic footprint for Long-Range Plan; govern production KPIs and service provider assessments; manage compliance with quality, trade, environmental, and social standards; lead a team of 80+ members across Asia, Italy, and the USA; drive cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & large-scale team management