Director, Sourcing - Cacique

Knitwell Group • New Albany, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Director of Sourcing – Bras, you’ll lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for the Cacique division, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver product that meets customer expectations for fit, quality, and value. You’ll drive financial outcomes across multiple categories by balancing cost, margin, and speed-to-market while ensuring disciplined execution of the product lifecycle calendar. This role is highly collaborative and influence-driven, requiring strong leadership to align internal and external partners and continuously improve processes and results.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years’ Sourcing, Production, Product Development experience in Intimate Apparel or Apparel.
• BA/BS in related field of study, or equivalent functional experience
• Strong knowledge of specialty retail, sourcing, product development and production
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Strong team orientation and ability to maintain collaborative working relationships
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving financial results across multiple categories/departments within the Cacique Division.
• Responsible for driving business goals and financial objectives for the team
• Leads and ensures all teams manage our PLC deadlines, hitting IMU targets, quality expectations and standards, on-time delivery and business practices.
• Implements and evaluate business processes and opportunities to drive efficiencies within the team
• Collaborates with teams and senior leadership to identify opportunities and manage risk
• Interprets and applies priorities and strategic objectives for the team, brand, supply chain and organization.
• Influences key stakeholders and senior/executive leadership to drive business initiatives and inform strategy.
• Assumes key leadership role within Cross Functional Team and brand partners.
• Leads the team and Cross Functional team to support the overall achievement of major business objectives.
• Focus is on driving key initiatives across the business with leaders and internal/external partners.
• Ensures strong team orientation, communication, presentation, negotiation and decision-making skills to maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Mentors, coaches and supports direct team on performance expectations.
• Directs initiatives, projects and total process with global partners to ensure alignment on strategies and deliverables

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees