Sourcing Director – Apparel (Merchandising & Operations)Location: Vancouver (Global sourcing travel required)Company:PFD Enorsia Canada CorporationPFD Enorsia Canada Corporation is a Vancouver-based apparel sourcing and trading house representing a vertically integrated global manufacturing platform. We operate across Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, China, Vietnam, and Central Asia, delivering end-to-end apparel solutions — from development and sourcing to production and delivery — for North American brands and retailers. We are building a high‑performance, execution‑focused organization where sourcing, merchandising, and operations are fully integrated. This is an early‑stage build. The first leadership hires will define how the business operates globally.Role OverviewWe are hiring a Sourcing Director to build and lead the company’s global sourcing, merchandising, and operational execution function. This role has full ownership of the execution engine:Vendor strategyCosting and margin protectionSampling and developmentProduction managementDelivery and qualityThis is not a coordination role. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for getting orders executed successfully and profitably. This role is expected to evolve into a COO or Head of Operations role as the business scales.What You Will OwnGlobal Sourcing Strategy (Primary Accountability)Build and manage sourcing network across: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, China, Vietnam, Central AsiaSelect factories based on: Cost competitiveness; Capability (product/category); Compliance and reliabilityContinuously optimize country allocation strategyOwn and manage PLM and Sourcing Management systems like Centric/WFXCosting & Margin OwnershipDevelop accurate, scalable costing frameworksNegotiate directly with mills and factoriesIdentify and eliminate margin leakageEnsure pricing supports commercial strategy while protecting profitabilityMerchandising & Product Lifecycle ExecutionOwn full lifecycle:



Tech pack review; Sampling and development; Fit approvals; Pre‑production (PP) and TOP approvalsBuild and enforce TNA (Time & Action) disciplineEnsure alignment between: Buyer expectations; Factory capabilities; Delivery timelinesProduction & Delivery ManagementOwn execution from order placement to shipmentMonitor production progress across vendorsIdentify risks early and implement recovery plansEnsure on‑time, in‑full delivery (OTIF)Quality & Compliance OversightEstablish QA processes and checkpointsImplement vendor scorecards and performance trackingManage claims, quality issues, and corrective actionsEnsure compliance across factories and production processesImport & Execution ReadinessEnsure all orders are shipment‑ready: Documentation; Packaging; Labelling; ComplianceCoordinate with commercial and logistics teams to ensure smooth delivery into Canada/USA/EU/MexicoOperating System & Process Build (Critical)Build SOPs across: Costing; Sampling; Production tracking; Vendor managementImplement tools for visibility and control (TNA, dashboards, reporting)Create scalable execution processes independent of individualsTeam Building & Leadership (Critical)Build sourcing and merchandising team from the ground upDefine roles, responsibilities,



and reporting structureTrain and mentor team membersEstablish a high‑performance execution cultureWhat Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)Reliable vendor base established across key countriesStrong costing discipline with consistent margin realization90–95% on‑time delivery performanceHigh sample approval success rate (reduced iterations)Explicit operational processes implemented and followedScalable sourcing and merchandising team structure in placeCandidate Profile Experience12–20+ years in: Apparel sourcing; Merchandising; Product development; Manufacturing operationsExperience with global sourcing platforms or buying housesStrong exposure to multi‑country production environmentsCore CapabilitiesDeep expertise in: Costing (fabric, trims, construction); Factory selectionand negotiation; Production planning andexecutionStrong understanding of: Knit and/or woven categories; Supply chain dynamicsProven ability to execute orders end‑to‑endWhat We Are Specifically Looking ForSomeone who has: Personally managed production, not just coordinated it; Negotiated pricing directly with factories; Solved real execution problems (delays, quality issues)Someone who is: Detail‑oriented and process‑driven; Comfortable working across multiple countries and time zones; Able to operate in a rapid‑moving, unstructured environmentWhat Will Not WorkPure development or sampling roles without production ownershipCandidates without direct factory interaction in AsiaProfiles that rely heavily on large teams or structured environmentsCompensationBase Salary: C$130,000 – C$170,000Variable: 15% – 30% performance‑basedAdditional: Profit share tied to: Margin; Delivery performance; Quality metricsWhyThis RoleOpportunity to build and lead the core execution engine of a global sourcing businessHigh ownership and decision‑making authorityDirect impact on profitability and operational successClear path to COO / Head of OperationsImportant NoteThis is a foundational leadership role. The team is currently small, and this position requires someone who is comfortable operating hands‑on across sourcing, merchandising, and production while building the structure for future scale.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Sourcing & Operations (Vancouver) - C$130,000 - C$170,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 PFD Enorsia Canada
📍 Winnipeg