Director of Global Sourcing & Product Operations

Director of Global Sourcing & Product Operations Position Overview TrueTimber Outdoors and Lakota Products are seeking an experienced sourcing and supply chain leader to oversee the global sourcing, development, quality, and production of apparel products across multiple international manufacturing partners. This individual will be responsible for identifying and managing factory relationships, negotiating costs, ensuring product quality, improving margins, monitoring on-time delivery performance, and overseeing third-party quality control personnel located within factory partners around the world. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience sourcing apparel and sewn products from Asia and other global manufacturing regions and understands how to balance cost, quality, compliance, and speed to market. Key Responsibilities Global Factory Management Develop and manage relationships with apparel manufacturers worldwide Identify and qualify new factory partners Maintain factory scorecards measuring: Cost competitiveness Quality performance On-time delivery Capacity Compliance Lead annual factory reviews Cost Negotiation & Margin Improvement Negotiate product costs with factory partners Continuously identify cost savings opportunities Analyze material, labor, freight, duty, and tariff impacts Develop sourcing strategies that improve gross margin while maintaining quality standards Support annual costing initiatives with major retailers Product Development Support Partner with merchandising and product development teams Support vendor selection and manufacturing strategy Ensure product specifications are understood and executed by factories Participate in product reviews and factory evaluations Quality Assurance & Compliance Manage internal and third-party quality control personnel Establish factory quality standards and inspection procedures Monitor product testing and compliance requirements Resolve quality concerns and corrective action plans Ensure consistency across all manufacturing partners Production & Delivery Management Monitor production schedules Track on-time delivery performance Resolve production bottlenecks and shipment delays Work closely with logistics and customer service teams Maintain visibility into factory capacity and production planning Team Leadership Manage factory-based quality personnel Lead sourcing and production teams as the organization grows Develop sourcing processes and performance metrics Create accountability throughout the supply chain Qualifications Required 10+ years of apparel sourcing experience Extensive experience sourcing from: Vietnam China Bangladesh India Cambodia Indonesia Central America Strong apparel manufacturing knowledge Proven cost negotiation experience Experience managing factory relationships Experience with quality assurance programs Strong understanding of global supply chains Preferred Outdoor industry experience Retail experience supporting: Walmart Bass Pro Shops Academy Sports Major national retailers Experience with factory-direct sourcing models Experience leading overseas QC personnel NetSuite or ERP experience Key Performance Metrics Success in this role will be measured by: Cost Savings Annual cost reduction targets Gross margin improvement Quality First-pass quality rates Return and claim reduction Delivery On-time shipment performance Retail compliance performance Factory Performance Factory scorecard improvements New factory development Inventory & Planning Improved forecasting support Reduced production disruptions

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Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary benefits 401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com. True Timber About Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America's premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela's to create a "best-of-the-best" experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America's Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as "one of America's Best Employers."