Director, Global Operations Strategy – Transformation

Role Overview

• Drive the evolution of our operational architecture from 'Resilient' to Antifragile; designing systems that don't just withstand macroeconomic shocks or geopolitical volatility, but actively harvest these disruptions to catalyze innovation and gain market share
• Create the 3-to-5-year vision for the Apparel division’s global operational physical presence, balancing cost, resilience, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to regional leaders in creating an 'Adaptive Footprint' model that accounts for geopolitical shifts, and trade volatility within our operational footprint
• Develop relevant strategies that design a supply chain that allows the company to pivot production between regions/sites with minimal friction.
• Design the Transformation Playbooks to execute business migrations.
• Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy that leverages total cost of ownership models
• Conduct continuous Footprint Reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of current manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Analyze global macroeconomic indicators, client trends, commercial data, business insights, geographic advantages, including labor costs, tax incentives, logistics infrastructure, and trade regulations.
• Partner with regional business leaders in making relevant footprint optimisation decisions
• Work with Operations leaders, Mfg 4.0, and technology leadership to ensure we have the platforms and tools to maximize efficiency across our global operations footprint
• Lead business migration in partnership with regional execution project teams
• Advance use of digital and AI tools to accelerate planning and execution of 'Adaptive Footprint' model
• Simplify the overall footprint assessment and evaluation process for a more proactive future response

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance; MBA or CSCP/CPSM certification highly preferred.
• 15+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale business migrations, operations design
• AI Champion with passion and track record of leveraging digital technology
• Advanced understanding of business, strategic operating models, P&L management, CapEx/OpEx budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence teams through the uncertainty of restructuring.
• Expert at turning complex datasets into actionable executive summaries.
• Experience navigating international trade laws, customs, and diverse cultural business environments.

Benefits

• Employees can work remotely