Head of Sourcing & Supply Chain

Job Brief

Lulusar is a fast-growing, data-driven business at the forefront of redefining fashion. We’re an omnichannel brand that provides quality fashion by integrating every part of the value chain, using cutting-edge technologies and best practices in the industry. This demand-based apparel value chain allows us to be agile and responsive to consumer demand, creating fun and interesting designs that customers want. We’re looking for a Head of Sourcing & Supply Chain to oversee all sourcing, including raw material procurement, R&D for fabrics, trims, and accessories, and managing outsourcing processes such as dyeing, embroidery, and finishing, while ensuring end-to-end supply chain alignment with planning, merchandising, production, and business timelines to support smooth and timely product cycles. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in textiles, proven operational experience, and a data-driven approach to optimize sourcing and overall supply chain performance. We’re a team of young, driven, and dynamic individuals and would love for you to join us.

You can also email your resumes at hr@lulusar.com.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials, including fabrics, trims, and accessories, to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and build strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, locally and internationally, monitoring performance to address quality, lead time, and OTP issues.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the company.
• Lead R&D initiatives for fabrics, trims, and accessories to keep the brand competitive in price, quality, and innovation.
• Oversee outsourced processes such as dyeing, embroidery, printing, and washing, ensuring quality, timelines, and clear expectations with partners.
• Provide management with visibility into sourcing timelines, risks, execution challenges, and financial implications to support strategic decisions.
• Align sourcing with overall supply chain planning, including demand, capacity, milestones, and financial planning, to ensure smooth end-to-end execution.
• Collaborate with design, production, planning, and merchandising teams to ensure sourcing readiness and feasibility in line with seasonal and annual plans.
• Lead and coordinate sourcing categories and teams, ensuring prioritization, consistency, execution, clear roles, reporting, and adherence to SOPs.
• Participate in management meetings and reviews, presenting data-driven insights and recommendations for proactive decisions and business alignment.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of textiles, woven & knitted fabrics, trims, accessories, wet processing, embroidery, embellishments, and finishing processes.
• Knowledge of fashion/textile product development, including Fabric R&D, sourcing, and supply chain.
• Over 10 years of experience in textile operations and sourcing, preferably with established fast fashion brands.
• Proven leadership skills in managing high-performing and cross-functional teams while overseeing supplier relationships and coordinating multiple sourcing categories.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong strategic and analytical ability, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools, leveraging data to support management decisions and strategic alignment.
• Experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, capacity management, and financial planning within a fashion or textile business is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field, with a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.