Senior Sourcing Manager

Fabian Group; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Fabian Group in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing and production, align with demand forecasts, and ensure quality and delivery performance.

You will own vendor selection, negotiate pricing, manage capacity, coordinate with Planning, Logistics, and Product teams, and lead a cross-functional group to drive on-time delivery, reduce risk, and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in sourcing and production with leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• Direct experience managing overseas factories, production calendars, and capacity planning.
• Hands-on experience with demand planning and inventory management, with a proven track record of in-stock performance.
• Experience navigating customs, tariffs, and international shipping considerations.
• Industry experience with high SKU counts, including size, color, and style variations.
• Proven people leadership experience, including direct reports, performance management, and process ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sourcing and production lifecycle from development through bulk delivery.
• Lead vendor selection and management across fabric, trim, and finished goods suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and capacity commitments to meet margin and cost targets.
• Own seasonal production calendars, placing commitments and driving execution to meet delivery dates.
• Partner with Planning to align production with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Translate demand into production plans, commitments, and supplier capacity needs.
• Actively manage risk related to overproduction, stockouts, and lead‑time variability.
• Collaborate with Logistics to ensure efficient, compliant movement of goods.
• Apply working knowledge of customs, tariffs, and trade regulations to minimize cost and disruption.
• Support decisions on sourcing regions based on duty impact, lead time, and risk.
• Partner with Product Development and Quality on fabric and trim sourcing, costing, and feasibility.
• Troubleshoot sampling, fit, and quality issues from lab dips through TOPs.
• Ensure accuracy of tech packs, BOMs, and vendor data within the ERP system.
• Create and refine product development processes to ensure proper costing and sourcing of materials for new products and appropriate inventory investment.
• Lead and develop a team including Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Logistics functions.
• Build and implement scalable sourcing, planning, and production processes.
• Drive cross‑functional accountability across sourcing, planning, and operations.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Capacity planning

Negotiation

ERP systems

Production workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire sourcing and production lifecycle, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and maintaining quality and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

Sourcing and Production Ownership

• Own the end-to-end sourcing and production lifecycle from development through bulk delivery.
• Lead vendor selection and management across fabric, trim, and finished goods suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and capacity commitments to meet margin and cost targets.
• Own seasonal production calendars, placing commitments and driving execution to meet delivery dates.

Factory Management and Capacity Planning

• Hold factories accountable for quality, on‑time delivery, and capacity commitments in partnership with Operations.
• Own capacity planning across vendors to support demand fluctuations and business growth.
• Drive corrective actions, vendor reallocation, or exits based on vendor performance.

Demand Planning and Inventory Execution

• Partner with Planning to align production with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Translate demand into production plans, commitments, and supplier capacity needs.
• Actively manage risk related to overproduction, stockouts, and lead‑time variability.

Logistics, Customs, and Compliance

• Collaborate with Logistics to ensure efficient, compliant movement of goods.
• Apply working knowledge of customs, tariffs, and trade regulations to minimize cost and disruption.
• Support decisions on sourcing regions based on duty impact, lead time, and risk.

Product Development and Cross‑Functional Execution

• Partner with Product Development and Quality on fabric and trim sourcing, costing, and feasibility.
• Troubleshoot sampling, fit, and quality issues from lab dips through TOPs.
• Ensure accuracy of tech packs, BOMs, and vendor data within the ERP system.
• Create and refine product development processes to ensure proper costing and sourcing of materials for new products and appropriate inventory investment.

Team Leadership and Process Development

• Lead and develop a team including Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Logistics functions.
• Build and implement scalable sourcing, planning, and production processes.
• Drive cross‑functional accountability across sourcing, planning, and operations.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of sourcing and production experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Direct experience managing overseas factories, production calendars, and capacity planning.
• Hands‑on experience with demand planning and inventory management, with a proven track record of in‑stock performance.
• Experience navigating customs, tariffs, and international shipping considerations.
• Industry experience with high SKU counts, including size, color, and style variations.
• Proven people leadership experience, including direct reports, performance management, and process ownership.

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Strong negotiation skills across pricing, MOQs, lead times, and capacity constraints.
• Ability to partner with Finance and analyze cost, margin, and inventory data.
• Experience with ERP systems, tech packs, and production workflows.
• Working knowledge of global trade, tariffs, and customs compliance.

Preferred Skills

• High‑ownership mindset; accountable for outcomes, not just coordination.
• Strong operator who can move seamlessly between strategy and execution.
• Solutions‑oriented under pressure, including delays, quality issues, and capacity constraints.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Able to professionally lead others through conflict or differing opinions.
• Curious and data‑driven, asking questions and gathering facts before forming opinions.

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other company benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.