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BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING · 3 days ago

VP, Apparel Sourcing

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories. They are seeking a VP, Apparel Sourcing to lead the end-to-end sourcing and supply chain strategy for their wholesale and off-price apparel business, focusing on key customers like Walmart and various retail channels.

ApparelB2BManufacturingPrintingRetailWholesale

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for all apparel categories, balancing speed-to-market, cost, quality, and compliance

Develop and execute long-term sourcing plans for full-price and off-price channels

Identify, negotiate, and manage a global vendor matrix across multiple geographies

Oversee cost engineering, fabric/trim development, MOQ management, and capacity planning

Stay ahead of market trends, country-of-origin shifts, and geopolitical risks impacting global sourcing

Build and maintain strong relationships with factories and suppliers, negotiating costs, terms, and production capacity

Ensure vendors comply with quality, social responsibility, testing protocols, and children’s product safety standards (CPSIA compliance)

Partner with leadership across design, merchandising, and operations to align sourcing strategies with business goals

Oversee seasonal production planning and delivery timelines to ensure timely product launches

Review samples, tech packs, and production documents to ensure factory readiness

Monitor inventory and distribution to optimize cost, efficiency, and product availability

Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the sourcing and production teams

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Work cross-functionally to support product development, seasonal collections, and assortment strategies

Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and identify cost-saving opportunities

Prepare reports and KPIs to track supply chain performance and present insights to leadership

Qualification

Sourcing strategyVendor managementProduction managementData analyticsWholesale distributionNegotiation skillsLeadership abilitiesMultitaskOrganizational skillsCommunication abilities