Scout for vendor partners in NE & EU who can manufacture high quality Women's Woven Top products with fast production lead time.
Pitching and on-boarding vendor partners in speed with clear criteria around the initial test period.
Drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships while expanding a redundant supplier base.
Manage capacity at a supplier and style level to keep pace with company growth and scale.
Resource in speed any materials that can effectively improve product cost, quality and speed for scaling order.
Have solid open costing breakdown experience from brand or manufacturer side to build a clear strategy for costing negotiations.
Act as an Ambassador to our partners in all interactions, building and deepening our relationships Continuous improvement.
Drive for higher hit-rate launches through product excellence and faster development times by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.
Lead at 30,000 ft and 3000 ft involving a diverse set of stakeholders from different functions and nationalities.
Requirements
10 year + sourcing and merchandising experience in Women’s apparel categories with high-end national brands in the United States & Europe specifically in Women's Woven Tops.
Consumer focused and ambitious individual providing strategic leadership and act as a role model in business with self assurance, pride, and passion that exudes personal and professional impact.
Self-Motivated: Proven ability as a self starter and quick independent learner adapting swiftly to new challenges.
Detail Oriented: Exceptional attention to details with a data driven approach to decision making and problem-solving.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a focus on execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement.
Curiosity: Continuous learner with a proactive attitude, open to new perspectives and adaptable to changing circumstances.
Supply Chain or Operations Background: Good track record in supply chain management or operations contributing to a well-rounded understanding of the retail landscape.
Collaborative Nature: Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams, skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation.
Resilient under pressure and relentless in the drive to create broader impact by being bold and challenging the status quo.