Head of Sourcing and Production, Fashion House.

Head of Sourcing and Production
Europe
Fashion House
$190K+

Mission and Responsibilities:
As Head of Sourcing and Production, you will be accountable for end-to-end production excellence, from sourcing strategy to industrialisation, in close partnership with Product Development, Quality and Finance.
You will play a key role in structuring, securing and scaling the production and sourcing organisation in a fast-paced environment with complex collections.
Your key responsibilities include:

Production & Sourcing Strategy:
• Define and drive the global sourcing strategy across key regions (China, Turkey, Portugal, Italy, India)
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, performance management and exit
• Own commercial negotiations including pricing, MOQs, lead times and capacity commitments
• Proactively manage production risks with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Industrialisation, Tech & Quality:
• Drive technical and industrialisation strategy in partnership with Head of Development.
• Own fit strategy, grading, measurement charts and size consistency.
• Lead production validation including PPS and first production approvals.
• Establish technical manuals, quality standards and a clear quality gate system.
• Manage and elevate internal and freelance technical and quality resources.

Process, Methodology & Tools:
• Structure and improve production processes across the organisation
• Co-create and formalise collection and production calendars.
• Implement production planning and critical path tools.
• Optimise use of PLM (Centric) and ERP (Navision).
• Clarify roles and responsibilities across Product Development, Production and Tech.

Budget Ownership & Financial Performance:
• Own and manage the full production budget.
• Monitor costs, invoices and variances
• Co-build budgets and forecasts with Finance and manage in-season re-forecasting.
• Drive KPIs including margin, on-time delivery, cost savings and quality improvements.

Calendars, Delivery & Cross-Functional Leadership:
• Co-own the master calendar across design, development, production and logistics.
• Secure delivery across drops, capsules and special projects.
• Improve visibility, reduce delays and minimise reworks.
• Drive discipline, anticipation and accountability across teams.

Sustainability & Compliance:
• Ensure supplier compliance with social and environmental standards
• Support certifications and traceability in collaboration with CSR and quality teams.

You will lead a team of Production Managers and technical/quality resources, and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain and CSR.

Requirements:
• Senior experience within production, sourcing and industrialisation in fashion
• Strong expertise in complex  collections and manufacturing excellence
• Proven ability to structure organisations and processes in fast-paced environments
• Strong technical product and quality background
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and external partners
• Strong negotiation skills and financial acumen
• Experience working with PLM and ERP systems
• Fluent in English.

You take ownership and accountability, with a strong drive to deliver results, and bring a structured and methodical approach to your work.
• Confident leader with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Able to navigate complexity with a solution-oriented mindset
• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Collaborate effectively and influence across teams to drive alignment and performance.

Ideally looking for a true ambassador - someone who shares our values of Openness (ready to evolve, honest not perfect), Optimism (you never stand still, just dance!), Authenticity (you march at your own beat!), Accountability (no excuses, you make an impact) & Responsibility (make small changes, see big differences).

Our clients culture is based on a learning and results-driven mentality, where everyone is united by a common purpose of (hack)the fashion system!
Success is a state of mind - more than a way of dressing and we love to change the usual practice in everything we do. So prepare yourself to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and hacking the system together with our amazing Sourcing and Production team!

Additional:
You will operate in an international environment with global sourcing exposure across Europe and Asia, supporting a fast-paced collection cycle with multiple drops and special projects.

More Additional:
Our client has committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, racial identity, religious belief, disability status, or personal expression.
Our client believes that diversity drives creativity and innovation, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the world around us.

To support unbiased hiring, we kindly ask you not to include your photo, age, or marital status in your CV - we’re only interested in why you’re a great fit for the role.

Our client hopes you got all your questions answered and feel motivated to join our team and become a part of the firms community.

Our client:
Located in Europe, our client
is a fashion house led by the husband and wife duo. Born from joyful and uninhibited approach to fashion, our client embodies a vision of self-expression, empowering individuals to feel like their most confident selves. More than a fashion brand, our client has grown into a mindset—a movement that embraces a community of progressive-minded change-makers with a distinctive, unconventional sense of style, defining the  Girl and ushering in a new era of luxury. With offices in Copenhagen, Paris, New York, and Shanghai, our client is present in over 700 of the world’s most prestigious retailers and operates 70 stores across Europe, the United States, and Asia. They deliver to 35 countries globally, including Australia, Canada, and South Korea.

As a certified B-Corp, our client is committed to progress over perfection, always striving to make better choices in every aspect of the business. The brand is dedicated to embracing innovation, particularly through its Fabrics of the Future program and circular initiatives. Our client publishes an annual Responsibility Report, offering transparency on its progress, commitments, and impact as it continues its journey toward a more responsible future.

Interested? Please send your Microsoft Word CV to Jonny Scott-Slater, Vish Atari, Joey Polpero or Ashley Armstrong LLM.

E - uswwrecruitment@aol.com

We will contact you by email and arrange a preliminary discussion.

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