Sourcing Operations Director
Garan, Incorporated•New York, NY
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About The Position
The Sourcing Operations Director – Fabric & Vendor Allocation oversees all upstream raw‑material sourcing workflows, including mill/vendor allocation, fabric planning, price negotiation, greige commitments, and end‑to-end ownership of fabric statuses from development through delivery. This role ensures accurate data flow, proactive costing, and strong cross‑functional alignment across Design, Costing, Production, Technical teams, and overseas offices.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years in apparel/fabric sourcing, raw material management, or mill/vendor relations.
- Deep knowledge of knit & woven constructions, greige processes, dye/print techniques, and mill capabilities.
- Strong negotiation experience with mills.
- High proficiency in data validation, Excel, PLM, and fabric matrix maintenance.
- Proven ability to manage high‑volume, multi‑brand fabric pipelines.
- Strong cross‑functional communication skills (Design, Costing, Production, TD, Logistics, Overseas offices).
Responsibilities
- Fabric & Vendor Allocation Ownership
- Pricing, Costing & Negotiation
- Greige Ownership & Fabric Tracking
- Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Vendor Relationships & Performance Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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