Senior Manager, Material

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• 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.
  

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-20241216-0001Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Supply Chain
• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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