Sourcing Manager - Kids/Baby Apparel

August 29

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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 apparel section of kidswear. •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 section of kids/baby 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.