Director, Sourcing - Intimates, Swim, Lounge

Guantang Qu, Hong Kong; Shanghai, Shanghai, China; Shenzhen Shi, Guangdong, China. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Sourcing Director will develop and implement end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategies for Intimates, Lounge, and Swim categories. This role involves onboarding manufacturing partners, driving operational excellence, and leading catalog expansion.

What you will do

Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for Intimates, Lounge, and Swim categories.
Onboard new manufacturing partners to the D2C model.
Coach partners on operating within a rapid replenishment, M2C environment.
Educate partners on the Quince Operating System.
Drive continuous improvement for quality, speed, accuracy, availability, and financial impact.
Lead catalog expansion in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development teams.
Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews with partner management.

Required qualifications

15+ years of a director level of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers.
Deep set of partner factory connections within Intimates, Lounge, Swim category globally, including APAC, IST and EMEA regions.
Experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market.
Thorough Knowledge of Key Material localised in the region.
GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience.
Deep understanding of cost for the categories, able to drive product cost saving thru clean sheets and apply different negotiation tactics.
Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem-solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.
Continuous learner and highly curious.
Business savvy and embrace technology /AI.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

Mission-driven team reshaping retail

Before you apply

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About the company

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators. They use a manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model to deliver high quality essentials for low prices.