What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Global Sourcing - Apparel position at '47?
Manager, Global Sourcing - Apparel
The role of the Global Sourcing Manager is to support the execution of ’47’s global sourcing strategy and the entire product development process. This role will support the development of multiple product lines by ensuring bulk production meets our brand quality standards. The Global Sourcing Manager will work closely with peers in the Categories, Merchandising, and Design to turn ideas into great product.
Responsibilities
- Lead & collaborate with internal customers (Category, merchandising, design, production, planning, logistics, customer service, social compliance, and quality teams) to execute the product development process while managing and executing the TAC (Time & Action Calendar)
- Strategically oversee product development related to new silhouettes, technologies, construction techniques
- Manage and optimize sourcing allocation across strategic vendor partners. Ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of product
- Ensure Vendor Requests are entered in PLM and samples are shipped and delivered on time
- Analyze costing information and in PLM for proto reviews
- Drive cost management strategies, including analyzing and mitigating any excessive cost, lead time or minimum order challenges in the product development stage
- Prepare and present detailed cost savings analyses and reports to senior management, highlighting result and the alignment with organizational goals
- Able to interpret and understand specs/sourcing tech packs and can effectively communicate and collaborate with design and suppliers to ensure design expectation is maximized and cost is minimized
- Ensure strike-offs, pre-SMS and pre-production sample review comments are shared with suppliers and product is approved prior to production
- Ensure all raw materials are developed, approved and forecasted prior to production orders
- Communicate style exceptions not meeting category margin targets to the merchandising and categories (Commercial teams) prior to finalizing costing
- Align with the raw material and product teams for the development of new fabrics and trims ensuring success in bulk production
- Work closely with Quality to resolve any product quality issues occurring during development and production
- Develop and maintain key reporting metrics utilizing existing reporting platforms
- Support supplier development initiatives aimed at improving sourcing, production, quality, compliance, and other Supply Chain functions by partnering with internal stakeholders, utilizing internal project management platforms, root cause/countermeasure development, and establishing year over year goal
- Take ownership of cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, including ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines and successful achievement rates
- Identify and elevate potential issues that may potentially impact responsible purchasing practices to the appropriate supervisory level
- Keep all sensitive matters confidential
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven ability to analyze information, make decisions, and recommend actions to drive business results
- Understand the importance of this position and the role it plays and can bring improvements to the bottom line through price reductions of goods and services
- Demonstrates experience negotiating and achieving cost savings, margin improvements, and lead-time reductions
- Experience and past success working cross-functionally and building strategic working relationships
- Time Management: Ability to organize, prioritize multiple projects and adhere to multiple deadlines
- High level of attention to detail, with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively solve them
- Lead and manage the organization's change management initiatives, ensuring the successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and strategies
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- A positive attitude, high level of energy, clear sense of urgency and direction
- Working knowledge of PLM/ERP/MRP systems, quality and supplier management
- Computer skills: proficiency (knowledge) in Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Power Point, web-based applications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising, Textile Design or relevant field required; Relevant job experience in lieu of degree will be considered
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in global sourcing and overseas sourcing
- Experience establishing credible relationships with suppliers, customers, and employees with proven results
Travel Requirement
- 10%-15%, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
