Quince

3 months ago

Sourcing Director, Apparel

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Job Summary

Lead the development and execution of apparel sourcing strategy, overseeing supplier partnerships, multi-sourcing, and the D2C manufacturing model. Drive operational excellence, vendor integration, and catalog expansion for the sweater category, balancing quality, cost, and speed. Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and partner factories across APAC, IST and EMEA to deliver high-quality essentials at sustainable prices.

Location: Shanghai

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and implement the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for the Sweater categories 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 & Availability: Replenishment Lead Time under 14 days; In-stock rate exceeding 99%; Financial Impact: Margin-accretive performance.
•Lead Catalog Expansion in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development (PD) teams, 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 and future objectives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 1

Key Requirements

•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 Sweater category 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
•Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Experience:15+ yearsRetailSupply chainSourcingD2C

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solving

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Vendor PortalAIAnalyticsAutomation

Company Brief

Quince

Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand offering affordable, high-quality apparel, home goods, and essentials—such as cashmere, basics, and home textiles—focused on transparent sourcing and value pricing for customers.

Industry: Direct to Consumer Brands

Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)

Growth: Growth Stage Startup

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2015

Website LinkedIn

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Quince

3 months ago

Sourcing Director, Apparel

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 8 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Shanghai

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and implement the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for the Sweater categories 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 & Availability: Replenishment Lead Time under 14 days; In-stock rate exceeding 99%; Financial Impact: Margin-accretive performance.
•Lead Catalog Expansion in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development (PD) teams, 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 and future objectives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 1

Key Requirements

•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 Sweater category 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
•Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Experience:15+ yearsRetailSupply chainSourcingD2C

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solving

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Vendor PortalAIAnalyticsAutomation

Company Brief

Quince

Industry: Direct to Consumer Brands

Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)

Growth: Growth Stage Startup

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2015

Website LinkedIn