Senior Sourcing Manager (Kids/Baby Apparel)
Quince
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Posted on Aug 21, 2024
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
KEY 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.
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