Sourcing Manager - Apparel

August 25

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ecommerce • apparel • accessories • homegoods • luxury

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Description

• Develop and execute category supply chain strategy, including multi-sourcing for the knits apparel section. • Onboard partners onto the Quince model and coach them to operate in a rapid replenishment, M2C environment; • Coach partners on Quince OS - Operational (Rapid LT, consumer-oriented), Financial Model (high ROIC) and Technical (Vendor Portal) • Catalog Expansion: In conjunction with Merchants and PD, launch NPC-approved new styles and colors. • Drive Operational Excellence: High Quality (<0.5% defect), Fast and accurate (Replenishment Lead Time < 14 days), Available (>99% in-stock) and Margin Accretive performance. • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with management of each partner - Strategy, Business Highlights, Performance, Areas for improvement.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers. • Deep set of partner factory connections within the apparel knit category across Asia (primarily India but also South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China, where relevant). • Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market. • GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience. • Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem-solving, improving processes and brand enhancement. • Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges. • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.