Sourcing Director, Apparel

Quince
Hong Kong
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["Leadership","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Process improvement","Communication","Presentation","Interpersonal skills","Continuous learning"]

Lead end-to-end sourcing and supply chain strategy for Quince’s apparel categories, driving resilient multi-sourcing and onboarding new manufacturing partners within a rapid replenishment, M2C environment. Coach partners on Quince’s Operating System (operational excellence, financial model, and technical integration via the Vendor Portal), run Quarterly Business Reviews, and deliver KPI improvements across quality, lead time, availability, and margin impact while expanding the product catalog with cross-functional teams.

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Quince
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Sourcing Director, Apparel

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end sourcing and supply chain strategy for Quince’s apparel categories, driving resilient multi-sourcing and onboarding new manufacturing partners within a rapid replenishment, M2C environment. Coach partners on Quince’s Operating System (operational excellence, financial model, and technical integration via the Vendor Portal), run Quarterly Business Reviews, and deliver KPI improvements across quality, lead time, availability, and margin impact while expanding the product catalog with cross-functional teams.
Location: Hong Kong
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 apparel categories, including multi-sourcing to improve resilience.
  • •Onboard new manufacturing partners to Quince’s direct-to-consumer model and coach them to operate in a rapid replenishment M2C environment.
  • •Educate partners on the Quince Operating System covering operational excellence, financial model/ROIC, and technical integration using the Vendor Portal.
  • •Drive continuous improvement toward KPIs for quality (defect rate <0.5%), speed/accuracy (replenishment lead time <14 days), availability (in-stock rate >95%), and margin-accretive performance.
  • •Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development to expand the catalog by launching new styles and colors through the New Product Creation (NPC) process, and conduct structured QBRs with partners.

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of director-level strategic sourcing/procurement or supplier management experience with major US-based retailers.
  • •Strong global partner factory connections across woven/knit and sweater knit, including APAC, IST and EMEA.
  • •Product obsession and ability to leverage factory/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market with knowledge of key localized materials.
  • •Supply chain background with manufacturing experience (lean/JIT) and a GM mindset.
  • •Deep cost understanding and negotiation skills to drive product cost savings; highly organized, analytical communicator who embraces technology/AI.
Experience:RetailManufacturingDirect-to-consumer (D2C)Supplier managementSupply chain
Skills:LeadershipAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingProcess improvementCommunicationPresentationInterpersonal skillsContinuous learning
Tech Stack:Vendor PortalAIAnalytics

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
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