Apparel Production Sourcing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of sourcing, production, and compliance professionals across multiple locations, driving accountability through clear goals and consistent coaching.
• Build organizational capability through strategic hiring, succession planning, and embedding BOLD culture principles across the function.
• Foster a collaborative, cross-functional environment that aligns Production & Sourcing with broader Apparel business objectives, breaking down silos to accelerate decision-making.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by implementing vendor scorecards, performance review cadences, and internal development frameworks that elevate team and partner performance.
• Partner with Design and Merchandising to build seasonal production calendars that support go-to-market timelines, ensuring fans receive product on time and at the quality they expect.
• Drive Technical Design fit, construction, and quality consistency across the portfolio so every product delivered to fans meets Fanatics' standards.
• Ensure all vendor facilities meet social compliance standards and advance responsible sourcing practices, reinforcing the brand integrity fans trust.
• Partner with the Sustainability team to make measurable progress on responsible sourcing targets in materials, production, and factory energy use, delivering on the values that matter to today's fan.
• Define and execute a multi-year global sourcing strategy across all Apparel categories, identifying emerging manufacturing regions and partnership models that create competitive advantage.
• Stay ahead of geopolitical, trade, and market trends to proactively mitigate supply chain risk and capitalize on new sourcing opportunities before they become table stakes.
• Lead vendor segmentation and rationalization efforts to build a nimble, high-performing supply base that flexes with product complexity and shifting commercial priorities.
• Champion lead time reduction initiatives through process streamlining, material pre-positioning, and improved vendor readiness, compressing speed-to-market without sacrificing quality.
• Own the departmental P&L and budget for sourcing and production, delivering against annual cost savings targets and driving margin improvement through disciplined FOB/LDP cost negotiations.
• Oversee the full production lifecycle from raw material procurement through finished goods delivery, holding the organization and vendor base accountable to on-time, in-full performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting on supply chain KPIs, risk exposure, cost performance, and vendor health, translating operational complexity into clear, actionable insight.
• Partner with Finance and Planning on cost modeling, margin analysis, and raw material forecasting to ensure sourcing decisions are grounded in financial rigor and aligned to business targets.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in apparel production, sourcing, and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a VP or senior director-level role overseeing large-scale, multi-category vendor portfolios.
• Proven ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies across Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Central/South America, and other key manufacturing regions.
• Demonstrated track record of negotiating complex manufacturing agreements and delivering consistent year-over-year cost improvements.
• Deep expertise in wholesale apparel business models, with the analytical capability to drive data-driven decisions using supply chain metrics, cost modeling, PLM, and ERP platforms.
• Experience building and scaling social compliance, ethical sourcing, and sustainability programs across a global supply base.
• Exceptional ability to translate business objectives into actionable sourcing and production roadmaps, influencing cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Merchandising, or a related field

Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing global sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on ethical sourcing, social compliance, and sustainability. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive accountability through strategic hiring and performance management.