Director Sourcing

Develop and execute category supply chain strategy, including multi-sourcing for

the apparel/ home category.

• Onboard partners onto the model and coach them to operate in a rapid

replenishment, M2C environment;

• Coach partners on 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:
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with management of each partner -

Strategy, Business Highlights, Performance, Areas for improvement.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• 15+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management

experience operating with major US-based retailers.

• Deep set of partner factory connections within Apparel/Home category across

Asia (primarily Bangladesh but also South Asia, Southeast Asia, 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

• Bachelors Degree, preferred.