Sourcing Manager, Women's Woven Tops

📋 Description

• Identify and establish relationships with vendor partners in North East and Europe capable of producing high-quality Women's Woven Top products with quick production lead times.

• Efficiently pitch and onboard vendor partners with clear criteria during the initial testing phase.

• Enhance operational excellence among existing supplier relationships while broadening the supplier base for redundancy.

• Oversee capacity management at both supplier and style levels to align with the company's growth and scalability.

• Rapidly source any materials that can significantly improve product cost, quality, and speed for larger orders.

• Possess extensive experience in open costing breakdown from either the brand or manufacturer perspective to formulate a comprehensive strategy for costing negotiations.

• Serve as an Ambassador for our partners in all interactions, nurturing and strengthening our relationships through continuous improvement.

• Strive for higher launch success rates by enhancing product quality and reducing development times through identifying bottlenecks and presenting solutions.

• Lead initiatives from both a high-level strategic viewpoint and a detailed operational perspective, engaging a diverse range of stakeholders from various functions and cultures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of sourcing and merchandising experience in Women's apparel categories, particularly with high-end national brands in the United States and Europe, focusing on Women's Woven Tops.

• A consumer-focused and ambitious individual capable of providing strategic leadership while serving as a role model in business with confidence, pride, and passion that creates significant personal and professional impact.

• Self-Motivated: Demonstrated ability as a self-starter and quick learner, adapting quickly to new challenges.

• Detail Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail combined with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.

• Analytical Skills: A strong analytical mindset with an emphasis on execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement.

• Curiosity: A commitment to continuous learning with a proactive attitude, open to new perspectives and adaptable to changing situations.

• Background in Supply Chain or Operations: A solid track record in supply chain management or operations that provides a well-rounded understanding of the retail landscape.

• Collaborative Nature: Excellent interpersonal skills that encourage teamwork, along with proficiency in written and verbal communication and presentation.

• Resilient under pressure, with a relentless drive to create a broader impact by being bold and challenging the status quo.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work arrangements