Executive Vice President, Sourcing

About the Hiring Company

Innovative online retailer of luxury goods

INDUSTRY

Retail

TYPE

Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded

2018

EMPLOYEES

11-50

About the Role

The Company is seeking an EVP of Sourcing and Production to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in upholding the company's mission to provide high-quality goods at affordable prices by building and nurturing strategic partnerships with manufacturers globally. This executive will be responsible for evolving the partner engagement model, increasing the speed of onboarding new partners, and managing the global supply chain to balance risks and ensure the fastest possible manufacturing and delivery processes. The role requires a self-starter with a proven track record in senior leadership within e-commerce or global trade, adept at driving manufacturing speed and scaling operations through technology and financial levers. Applicants for the EVP of Sourcing and Production role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in an analytical or quantitative field, a minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in sourcing, production, or supply chain management, and a background in working with a diverse range of product categories. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and team-building skills, experience with global supply chain operations, and a focus on continuous improvement. Proficiency in advanced supply chain software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools is essential. The role demands a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation, vendor management, and partnership skills, as well as the ability to make high-judgment decisions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Functions:

Strategy
Operations

HIRING MANAGER TITLE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

TRAVEL %

Less than 10%

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