Sourcing Director, Dress & Skirt

We are seeking a Sourcing Director - Dress & Skirt to join our growing team. Use this section to give a concise overview of the role, including any unique responsibilities, scope, or context that will help candidates understand why this role matters.

• →Develop and implement the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for the women categories (Dress & Skirts across different fabrications, woven, knit and sweater knit), including a multi-sourcing approach to ensure resilience.
• →Onboard new manufacturing partners to the Quince direct-to-consumer (D2C) model and provide coaching on operating within a rapid replenishment, M2C (Manufacturer-to-Consumer) environment.
• →Educate partners on the Quince Operating System (OS), covering:
• →Operational Excellence: Fostering rapid lead times and a consumer-oriented approach.
• →Financial Model: Achieving high Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).
• →Technical Integration: Proficient use of the Vendor Portal.

• Drive continuous improvement to achieve key performance indicators:
• Quality: Defect rate less than 0.5%.
• Speed & Accuracy: Replenishment Lead Time under 14 days.
• Availability: In-stock rate exceeding 99%.
• Financial Impact: Margin-accretive performance.
• Lead Catalog Expansion in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development (PD) teams, successfully launching new styles and colors approved through the New Product Creation (NPC) process.
• Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with the management of each partner, focusing on strategic alignment, business performance highlights, identified areas for improvement, and future objectives.

• 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 category (Dress & Skirts across different fabrications, woven, knit and sweater knit) globally, including APAC, IST and EMEA regions
• Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market. With a 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; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
• Business savvy and embrace technology /AI 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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