VP, Production & Supply Chain

Reports To: Founder & CEO Direct Reports: Production Managers, Coordinators and Assistants Peers: Product Development Lead, Head of Operations Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced VP, Production & Supply Chain to lead our Menswear and Womenswear production and supply chain function, based in New York, USA. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO, you will own the full journey from factory to warehouse: production and sourcing strategy, the supplier base, costing and the critical path, through to freight, stock planning and 3PL delivery. You will be the single point of accountability for getting stock in on time, in full, at the right cost and quality. The ideal candidate is fashion-obsessed, commercially sharp, a proven leader and entrepreneurial. Core Mandate Get stock in, on time, in full, within agreed cost, quality and timing tolerances, and launch-ready. Key Responsibilities / Ownership Areas 1. Strategy & Leadership - Set and deliver the production, sourcing and supply chain strategy with the Founder & CEO and senior leadership team, in line with the brand's growth plans. - Build, lead and develop the production team, setting clear objectives and driving accountability without micromanaging day-to-day factory work. - Act as the senior production and supply chain voice across Design, Product Development, Buying, Merchandising, Technical and Operations. 2. Sourcing & Factory Management - Develop and manage a global, multi-category factory base, sourcing new partners and strengthening existing ones for quality, capacity and competitive pricing. - Lead commercial negotiations on costings, terms and capacity. - Own ethical, social and environmental compliance, including factory certifications, labor standards and sustainable materials. Visit factories as required. 3. Costing & Financial Management - Own the production budget, approve costings and deliver margin targets. - Track cost variances, including freight and duty, and drive initiatives that protect margin. 4. Critical Path & Quality - Own the production calendar and critical path for every product line, from sampling and approvals through bulk, finishing and shipment. - Set and enforce QC standards. Make sure factories follow tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets and fit comments. - Run a cost, quality and timing tolerance framework, and make the escalation call when a tolerance is breached. 5. Inbound Logistics, Freight & Duties - Own inbound logistics and freight forwarding across sea, air and road, balancing cost against speed to protect launch dates. - Manage customs, duties and tariff exposure, including HTS classification, country-of-origin strategy and broker relationships. 6. Stock Planning, 3PL & Warehouse - Own stock availability (OTIF) and quantity integrity for every planned release. - Work with Merchandising and Planning on forecasts, phasing and inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess stock. - Manage 3PL and warehouse partners on receiving, inbound SLAs, stock accuracy and readiness for launch. 7. Risk & Reporting - Spot supply risks such as delays, material shortages, compliance, quality or freight disruption, and put mitigation plans in place. - Report to the Founder & CEO and leadership team on production status, OTIF, vendor performance, landed cost variances and quality. Requirements - 10+ years in fashion production and/or supply chain, including at least 3 years as Head of or equivalent. - Extensive experience managing overseas factories and a multi-category supplier base. - Strong track record in costing, negotiation and hitting margin targets. - Hands-on experience with freight, customs and duties, stock planning and 3PL management. - Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams. - Commercially minded and analytical. You use data to make decisions. - Structured, disciplined and decisive under pressure, and you fix issues before they need escalating. - Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager. - Knowledge of ethical …

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