1. Key responsibilities:

• 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

2. What distinguishes you:

• 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