Sr Manager Sourcing - Knits (Manufacturing)

Position Summary  

As a Senior Manager, Global Sourcing you will have category responsibility as the key driver of the sourcing strategy and product development process from initial concept to on-time delivery. You will develop and implement strategies with the team that will maximize revenue, gross margin and GMROI.  As the driver of the global sourcing strategy in your category, you will allocate and strategize to deliver margin and quality while ensuring design and brand aesthetics are met. You will also serve as a mentor and program/process leader within the team to ensure best in class outcomes including but not limited to staffing models, efficiency standards and employee review process.

 

Job Functions (Employees must be able to perform the job functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.)

• Participate in developing the Strategic Sourcing Strategy that supports corporate initiatives.
• Own the execution of the footwear product development and sourcing strategies while serving as the primary contact between Design, Merchant, Planning and Suppliers. 
• Collaborate with LE Asia Merchandising and QC on identifying new factories and developing/training current vendors.  
• Identify product engineering opportunities through fabric, garment construction, vendor/mill or country alternatives to meet IMU and speed-to-market goal while keeping design and brand integrity.   
• Develop costing strategies and review final costs for all styles to meet IMU goal expectations.
• Drive product development timelines to ensure calendar deliverables and dates are being met. 
• Own demand planning with supply chain to ensure capacities meet volume forecasts
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce lead-times and support chase strategies
• Initiate seasonal hindsight's with Sr Directors to align on supply chain category strategies
• Mentor and lead others to the outcomes of the above (coaching, leading, technical training).
• Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions and report incidents. 

 

Skills

• A 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.
• Previous experience in a product manager role and/or sourcing role in the footwear industry.
• Maximize value while improving the quality of goods and service levels.
• Strong influence, negotiating and analytical skills as well as interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. 
• Attention to detail, follow-through and organization skills are critical.
• Strong PC skills with working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access and Business Objects.
• Ability to travel 20 - 50% of the time.
  
• Lead and manager a team of 2-4 employees.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. 

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in product development or sourcing.
• 5+ years' experience in similar role including product manager or sourcing.
• 5+ years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.

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) Supply Chain