Manager, Sourcing - Men's Bottoms (Retail)

TL;DR

Manager, Sourcing - Men's Bottoms (Retail): Scouting and onboarding high-quality vendor partners in China, Hong Kong, and SEA for Men's Bottoms with an accent on supply chain optimization and open costing. Focus on improving product costs, quality, and production lead times to support growth in USA, Canada, and Europe markets.

Location: China; Hong Kong

Company

hirify.global is a direct-to-consumer tech company disrupting the retail industry by leveraging AI, analytics, and automation to provide high-quality essentials at radically low prices.

What you will do

• Scout and onboard high-quality vendor partners in China, Hong Kong, and SEA for Men's Bottoms with fast production lead times.
• Manage existing supplier relationships to improve product costs, quality, and commercial terms for sustainable profitability.
• Resource materials from T1 to T2 mill and vendor partners to optimize cost and speed for scaling orders.
• Develop validated cost structures and templates using open costing expertise to lead negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and increase launch hit-rates through product excellence.
• Apply strategic knowledge of trade benefits to optimize product speed-to-market for the USA, Canada, and Europe.

Requirements

• 10+ years of sourcing and merchandising experience specifically in Men's Bottoms categories.
• Experience working with high-end national brands in the United States and Europe.
• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Proven track record in supply chain management or operations within the retail landscape.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for vendor relationship management.
• Ability to act as a self-starter and adapt quickly to new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on democratizing luxury through sustainable and ethical production.
• Tech-centric culture that puts AI and automation at the center of operations.
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing team of builders and innovators.
• Commitment to social and environmental responsibility, including fair wages and sustainable materials.