Sourcing Director, Outerwear (Retail)

TL;DR

Sourcing Director, Outerwear (Retail): Leading global vendor relationships and sourcing strategy for outerwear categories with an accent on the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model and just-in-time manufacturing. Focus on optimizing supply chain resilience, reducing defect rates, and accelerating replenishment lead times.

Location: China

Company

hirify.global is a tech-driven retail company disrupting the industry by using AI and automation to provide high-quality essentials at radically low prices via a direct-to-consumer model.

What you will do

• Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategies for outerwear, focusing on a multi-sourcing approach for resilience.
• Onboard and coach new manufacturing partners on the D2C and Manufacturer-to-Consumer (M2C) operating models.
• Drive operational excellence to achieve KPIs: defect rates <0.5%, replenishment lead times <14 days, and in-stock rates >99%.
• Lead catalog expansion in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development to launch new styles and colors.
• Conduct structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with partners to align strategy and improve performance.

Requirements

• 15+ years of director-level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management with major US-based retailers.
• Must be based in China.
• Deep network of apparel factory connections globally, specifically within APAC, IST, and EMEA regions.
• Strong expertise in cost engineering, material knowledge, and negotiation tactics to drive product cost savings.
• GM mindset with a background in supply chain and experience in lean/JIT manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team redefining quality and sustainability in modern retail.
• Collaborative environment for builders and innovators challenging the status quo.
• Commitment to ethical production, fair wages, and sustainable materials.
• Fast-paced, tech-centric culture leveraging AI and analytics at the core of operations.
• Focus on radical price transparency and high-performance standards.