Managing Director, Operations & Sourcing - Asia
New Balance · ID
Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
The Managing Director, Operations & Sourcing - Asia is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence and strategic sourcing across New Balance's footwear and apparel supply chains throughout Asia. This position leads regional operations teams, country leadership, and the global apparel sourcing organization to deliver best-in-class performance in quality, service, speed, cost, sustainability, and supplier capability.
The role partners closely with senior business leaders to develop sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and build a resilient, agile, and responsible supply network that supports the company's growth objectives.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead the Asia Operations organization, including Country Managers, Operations Teams, and the General Manager, Apparel Sourcing.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the global Apparel Sourcing team.
- Drive performance across quality, delivery, speed-to-market, productivity, cost, and supplier reliability.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business growth, product innovation, supply continuity, and operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain a high-performing supplier portfolio across footwear and apparel.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Creation, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution of business objectives.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and supplier performance.
- Responsible for sourcing practices, including workplace safety, labor standards, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
- Develop organizational capability and leadership talent across sourcing and operations teams.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- Extensive leadership experience within global sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations environments.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-country organizations and supplier networks.
- Strong strategic planning, supplier management, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
- Proven track record of delivering results in quality, delivery, cost, and operational excellence.
- Deep understanding of footwear and/or apparel sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
- Commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainability, and ethical business practices.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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