- Support the long- and short-term SEA regional Apparel & Equipment material supply strategy for all brands factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead times, profitability, sustainable materials, brand and sourcing needs
- Ensure reliable delivery of apparel & equipment material on time for production by working closely with material suppliers and finished goods vendors
- Partner cross-functionally with Materials Labs, Sourcing and Quality team in managing all aspects of apparel & equipment material quality from establishing guidelines to delivering product to factories
- Support Material Team by leading resolution of quality issues at factories and with vendors in collaboration with Sourcing and Quality teams.
- Increase leverage of the model through decisions supported by facts and data that will in turn support the apparel & equipment material supply strategy
- Report and monitor supplier performance using set scorecards for active performance management
- Responsible for managing all apparel & equipment supplier relationship and building supplier partnerships in the brands
- Partner with functional leaders on Compliance and Social Responsibility, to ensure standards and requirements are met within the group’s material supply
- Actively support sustainable material roadmaps through identification of supplier capabilities, capacities and innovative sustainable alternatives
- Work cross-functionally in selection of global and local suppliers and materials that support material and manufacturing strategies and Product Development objectives.
- Accountable for all people related activities such as hire, train, manage and develop the talent in the team
- High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners
- Management Experience in global, multi-national environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
- A leader as well as a pleasant team player
- Entrepreneurial & result-driven
- Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks
- Team player and the ability to work independently
- Communication and influence globally and regionally
- Bold and creative thinking
- Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Apparel & equipment procurement experience is an advantage
- Minimum Relevant Experience:
- Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment Apparel & equipment and/or Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations but not limited to
- Minimum Supervisory Experience:
- Proven record of leading teams
- Nature of Work:
- Materials Sourcing
- Academic Qualifications
- Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree, College graduate or equivalent work experience
- Subject Expert In: Textile, Procurement, Supply Chain, but not limited to
- Certifications Required: N/A
- Specific Working Conditions
- Frequency of Travel: Flexibility to sometimes travel globally