Sr Director Global Sourcing & Asia Operations

K&M Associates, L.P., founded in 1959 is a top leader in the fashion accessories industry. Known for its expertise in transforming need-based items into impulse purchases, K&M excels in product innovation to consistently offer customers exciting new trends. With in-house design and logistical operations, the company ensures high-quality products and customer satisfaction. K&M's collaborations with world-class retailers demonstrate its leadership in design, manufacturing, sourcing, packaging, and distribution of fashion accessories.

The company is fueled by a dedicated team and a culture of innovation, driving its success in the industry.

We seek a Senior Director of Global Sourcing and Asia Operations

• Objectives: encompassing the needs of design, sourcing, and Asia teams.
• Constant communication with all Department to establish priorities and coordinate the daily / weekly to the Senior Manager of Asian Operations in China.
• Communicate directly via WeChat, Teams, phone, etc. with suppliers to review issues and/or re-alignment of priorities, daily if needed.
• Maintain margin goals set by Finance. Ensure pricing concerns or manufacturing issues are elevated to the applicable Design Director or VP of Sales.
• Oversee the daily functions of the sourcing and purchasing teams.
• Coordinate with VP of Operations on vendor additions to ensure compliance, quality, and production goals are aligned with customer requirements.
• Identify and work with IT on system improvements to make the procurement process more efficient.
• Review open development monthly with Asian Operations to mitigate risk of vendor overload and ensure sample development is balanced and on time.
• Quarterly review of PO dollars TY vs LY placed. Analysis of vendor over/under capacity shared with the leadership team. Additions/Subtractions to the supplier base are coordinated via the analysis.
• Initiate resourcing programs for consolidation of shipment or vendor reductions.
• Conduct our Annual Vendor Scorecard Analysis and review.
• Annual review of the Asia budget and submission to Finance for the fiscal year.
• Completion of departmental budgets for Asia, Sourcing and Procurement, along with the write-up for the corporate plans.
• Trouble shooting and resolution of daily "fire-drills".
• International Travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree - preferably in Business, International Trade or related discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to work across departments to ensure the procurement process runs smoothly.
• 10+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, and international negotiations.
• Understanding of the jewelry/accessory manufacturing process.
• Ability to manage, maintain and protect confidential data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills with a track record of quick execution.
• Strong financial knowledge, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor teams to meet the objectives of the organization.
• Proven ability to learn and master new systems, including running reports and managing other business systems and tools.
• Proficient user of MS Office programs, Excel, Word, Outlook