- Build the long- and short-term trims material supply strategy for all brands factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead times, profitability, sustainable materials, brand and sourcing needs (>$200M annual spend across more than 100 suppliers)
- Ensure reliable delivery of trims 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 trims 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.
- Act as the key liaison for Product Development in all the brands and Sourcing leadership for all material supply related topics
- Support trims material innovation and capabilities through supplier research and partnership in collaboration with Brand Development and Innovation Teams
- Increase leverage model through decisions supported by facts and data that will in turn support the trims material supply strategy
- Lead trims material cost negotiation strategy by establishing cost targets, utilizing fact-based methodology, and driving for positive outcomes in supplier facing discussions
- Establish annual material cost savings targets, drive initiatives, track progress, and report savings with close collaboration with GMS COE and Finance Team
- Collaborate with Material Leaders to create, deliver and manage an objective approach to monitor trims supplier performance using scorecards
- Responsible for leading, managing and owning all trims 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
- Functional Competencies:
- List down specific set of functional skills required to perform in this role
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High understanding of textile related commodities (Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, etc.)
- Minimum Relevant Experience: Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment Trims and/or Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations but not limited to
- Minimum Supervisory Experience: Proven record of leadership and accomplishment in a global, multi-national environment
- Nature of Work: Materials Sourcing
- Academic Qualifications
- Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Subject Expert In: Textile, Procurement, Supply Chain, but not limited to
- Specific Working Conditions
- Frequency of Travel: Flexibility to sometimes travel globally
- Other Specific Working Conditions: N/A