Epicareer Might not Working Properly
Learn More

Senior Manager, Material

Salary undisclosed


Original
Simplified
Role & Responsibilities:

Material Sourcing Strategy

  • Map and drive long- and short-term Asia material supply strategy execution plan for TNF factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead times, profitability, sustainable materials, brand and sourcing needs
  • Work cross-functionally in selection of regional and local suppliers and materials that support material and manufacturing strategies and Product Development objectives.

Operation Excellence

Delivery Management - Ensure reliable delivery of material on time for production by working closely with material suppliers and GMS Planning team.

Quality Management

  • Lead the quality issue investigation of root cause, implement mitigation action and liability settlement to all material related quality cases.
  • Drive resolution of Material quality issues in collaboration with Brand, Sourcing and Quality teams.

Cost Management

  • Rationalize the seasonal negotiation overall target and determining individual supplier targets for in person negotiation mills.
  • Establish annual material cost savings targets, review and alignment of Cost guidance and final cost with leadership

Material Development and GTM Calendar Operation

  • Act as the key liaison for Product Development leadership in TNF and Sourcing leadership for all material supply related topics.
  • Create the needed exceptional processes for Innovation projects to ensure all business expectations are met with brand material team and cross functional teams
  • Optimize the GTM calendar process. Drive alignment with cross function and brands to monitor the discipline and execution on Material related milestone is on track

Supplier Management

  • Report and monitor supplier performance by using SPM for active performance management.
  • Responsible for managing and owning supplier relationship and building supplier partnerships
  • Influence suppliers to build innovative solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, agility, lead-time for the best fulfillment of business needs

Compliance and Sustainability

  • Drive suppliers to comply with Compliance and Sustainability initiatives to ensure VF standards and requirements are met within the group’s material supply.
  • Actively support and execute sustainable material roadmaps through identification of supplier capabilities, capacities and innovative sustainable alternatives

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Suppliers.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams. Drive and influence the collaboration and create synergy to ensure the right support and create success to the business.

Team Leadership

  • Develop a high performing team - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of material managers and sourcing specialists.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Minimum Relevant Experience:

  • 10 years of experience with 3 years of managerial experience.
  • Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment and/or Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations
  • Minimum Supervisory Experience: - Proven record of leading teams

R-20241216-0001