Director, Strategy

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

You’ll lead TNF sourcing strategy & global allocation team. Focus on building mid to long-term allocation & source base strategy, execute pre/in-season allocations and capability management. Foster strong partnership with global and regional brand leadership stakeholder network.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Partner with brand, development operations and cross functional teams to design TNF apparel sourcing strategy and sign-off strategy jointly with Sr Director, TNF Sourcing and VP Apparel Sourcing
- Establish a holistic allocation approach and vendor portfolio that considers vendor capabilities and capacities, duty optimization, materials availabilities, risk mitigation, and vendor performance. Articulate the strategy to brand partners to get buy-in.
- Partner with brand and finance to establish 3-year allocation plan and to execute pre-season and in-season allocation.
- Partner with planning to streamline forecast handover processes, and to ensure capacity is being built in areas of need.
- Link the Global Materials Supply and Costing teams to improve synergy between fabric/ trims and garment sourcing.
- Identify gaps and opportunities in the source base and engage development operations to build vendor capabilities.
- Lead strategic initiatives (e.g. product guideline) for our business practices enabling change and improved performance.
- Drive innovation in our business processes such as development calendars, vendor led initiatives, speed to market solutions.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Years of related professional experience: 10 years, with 5 years in managerial roles.

Educational position requirements: Academic Degree. Business administration, supply chain management, or related field Preferred.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Strong process management and problem-solving skill.
- An effective communicator in managing multi-cultural teams and ability to influence stakeholders on a global level to advance business goals.
- Good business acumen and understanding of the competitive global business environment, as well as an awareness of economic, social and political trends that impact the organization’s global strategy.
- You will be coaching and developing your team, providing timely constructive feedback enabling them to excel and realize their potential.
- Drive and passion to make a difference, presenting a growth mindset that role models positivity and curiosity to your team and peers.
- Executive presence - you will be capable of capturing your audience’s attention, being composed and well prepared.
- Ability to lead, facilitate and champion change.
- Knowledge of apparel development and managing a diverse product collection a plus.

VF VALUES

Integrity, Consumer-focused, Growth Mindset, Simplicity, Win Together

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