Vice President of Sourcing & Production, Wholesale Apparel

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women?s apparel, and jewelry. Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America. An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs. The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view. Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands VICE PRESIDENT, SOURCING & PRODUCTION We are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Sourcing & Production to lead global sourcing strategies and oversee production operations across denim, woven bottoms, sportswear, and related wholesale apparel categories. This executive-level position requires extensive experience in international manufacturing, strategic sourcing, vendor development, production management, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will bring established global factory relationships, strong commercial acumen, and a demonstrated ability to build and manage efficient, scalable sourcing and production operations. The Vice President will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence, improving profitability, strengthening global vendor partnerships, and ensuring consistent quality and on-time delivery across multiple product categories and retail channels. Key Responsibilities Global Sourcing & Vendor Development Develop and execute comprehensive global sourcing strategies supporting denim, woven bottoms, woven apparel, and cut-and-sew knit categories. Identify, evaluate, and establish strategic manufacturing partnerships throughout Asia and other key international sourcing regions. Leverage established factory networks to secure competitive pricing, reliable production capacity, and consistent product quality. Lead factory selection, qualification, negotiations, and ongoing vendor performance management. Diversify sourcing capabilities across multiple countries to optimize costs, minimize risk, and support business growth. Evaluate and develop overseas sourcing offices, production teams, and quality assurance operations. Production Management & Execution Provide strategic and operational oversight of the full production lifecycle, from initial product development and sampling through manufacturing and final delivery. Oversee production planning, factory capacity allocation, order placement, and delivery schedules. Ensure production execution meets established cost, quality, and delivery expectations for major wholesale and retail customers. Partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sales, and Logistics to facilitate efficient product development and production processes. Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges, capacity constraints, and production delays. Establish standardized procedures and reporting systems to improve production visibility, accountability, and operational efficiency. Costing, Negotiations & Profitability Direct global costing initiatives and negotiate competitive manufacturing and sourcing agreements. Analyze manufacturing costs, fabric and trim expenses, and production efficiencies to identify margin improvement opportunities. Implement sourcing and operational strategies that improve profitability without compromising quality or delivery. Evaluate vendor pricing, manufacturing capabilities, and overall cost competitiveness. Partner with senior leadership to s…

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