Strategize with the Senior Director or VP on Seasonal Sourcing Strategies setting AUC goals and supply/demand needs. Partner in developing the Strategic Sourcing Direction that supports corporate initiatives and business needs including cost, lead-times and risk management.
Ensure timely execution of product development and sourcing strategies while serving as the primary leader between all business partners and the global supply chain.
Identify supply chain needs and in collaboration with LE Asia, identify and assess new factories/mills/regions, as well as develop/train current vendors.
Set category cost (margin) targets along with negotiation strategies for implementation; sign off on all costs.
Drive product development calendar timelines to ensure corporate milestones and business needs are being met.
Sign off on all vendor allocation.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce lead-times and costs.
Manage vendor relationships, including facilitating negotiation of major chargebacks and delivery issues.
Develop and coach team members. This includes onboarding, individual performance plans and performance management.
Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions and report incidents
Skills
Minimum of 8+ years in a strategic sourcing/product manager role in the apparel industry.
Complete knowledge of product development, construction and production, as well as strong vendor management experience.
Proven experience in developing long-term relationships and negotiating strategic agreements to ensure constant cost and quality improvements.
Proven track record of maximizing value while improving the quality of goods and service levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; as well as interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Well versed in Sourcing/Procurement competencies and strategies.
Ability to assess talent and manage, motivate and develop others, including leaders of others, to higher levels of performance.
Ability to lead others through change while achieving and maintaining results
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain current working relationships internally with cross functional partners and externally with vendors.
Attention to detail, follow-through and organization skills are critical.
Excellent PC skills with strong knowledge of Excel, Word, Access and Business Objects.
Ability to travel.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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