Supply Chain Director --European Apparel Company

1. Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute regional supply chain strategies aligned with global business objectives.
• Develop long-term sourcing and supply network strategies to support growth, agility, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
• manage continuous improvement initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Establish annual operational roadmaps, KPIs, and performance targets across sourcing and supply chain functions.
• Build and develop high-performing regional supply chain teams.
• Serve as the key supply chain representative for global leadership and regional stakeholders.

2. Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships across apparel, textile, trims, and accessories categories.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacities, cost competitiveness, innovation capabilities, quality performance, and sustainability compliance.
• Drive supplier rationalization and sourcing diversification strategies.
• Manage supplier selection, onboarding, business allocation, and performance management processes.
• Establish supplier scorecards and conduct regular business reviews.
• Drive supplier capability-building programs to improve quality, speed, flexibility, and innovation.

3. Product Development & Commercialization

• Oversee regional product development execution aligned with global product briefs and seasonal launch calendars.
• Ensure smooth transition from product development to commercialization and bulk production.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration among Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure development activities meet target cost, quality standards, and launch timelines.
• Drive innovation through new fabrics, materials, technologies, and sustainable solutions.

4. Planning & Inventory Management

• Manage integrated demand and supply planning processes.
• Partner with Commercial and Planning teams to ensure accurate forecasting and capacity planning.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining service performance targets.
• Develop capacity allocation strategies across suppliers and production facilities.
• Improve forecasting accuracy, inventory turns, and supply responsiveness.

5. Cost Management & Productivity Improvement

• Own regional supply chain cost management strategies.
• Manage annual cost-saving programs and productivity initiatives.
• Conduct cost analysis across raw materials, labor, logistics, and manufacturing operations.
• Drive competitive pricing negotiations with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce total landed costs.
• Monitor market trends and commodity fluctuations to support sourcing decisions.

6. Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

• Oversee manufacturing readiness and execution across the supplier network.
• Ensure production plans are aligned with business requirements and customer commitments.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Improve productivity, capacity utilization, quality performance, and on-time delivery.
• Support strategic manufacturing footprint decisions and supplier development programs.

7. Quality, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure all suppliers comply with company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability policies.
• Manage risk assessments and corrective action programs across suppliers and production sites.
• Collaborate with Quality and Sustainability teams to strengthen product integrity and responsible sourcing practices.
• Drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with global sourcing regulations and industry standards.