VP, Global Sourcing

About the role

Deckers Brands is hiring a Vice President, Global Sourcing, reporting to the SVP, Sourcing, based in Hong Kong. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for global sourcing across Hong Kong, China, Macau, Vietnam, Indonesia and other sourcing locations, defining and executing sourcing and operations strategies, owning regional operating plans and budgets, and partnering with brand, product and supply chain leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead sourcing strategies across regional offices, establish a mission and vision, and support global sourcing, production and supply chain strategies
• Lead development and production allocation strategies and serve as the senior sourcing representative across cross-functional forums
• Monitor performance through KPIs, forecast risks and lead resolution plans
• Act as the strategic voice of Asia production and stay aware of trade regulations and geopolitical dynamics
• Build a risk and opportunity framework, identify emerging trends and champion the Deckers Career Architecture
• Develop, motivate and retain high-potential talent and build a leadership bench

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in engineering or footwear technology
• Minimum 15 years of experience in footwear manufacturing/sourcing operations, including at least 5 years in top management
• Proven experience leading multi-brand, multi-region organizations in Asia
• Excellent business communication in English, written and verbal

Required skills

• Deep expertise in footwear development, engineering, materials, costing and manufacturing
• Knowledge of footwear design, pattern making, last making, mold development and end-to-end manufacturing
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

What we offer

• Competitive pay and bonuses
• Financial planning and wellbeing plans
• Time off and health and wellness programs
• Discounts, perks and community programs
• Growth and development opportunities