Company and Objectives
This position strategically manages manufacturing partner network worldwide by working closely and extensively with leaders in sales operations, marketing, product development, digital transformation, etc., he/she will define sourcing strategy and align manufacturing & vendor partners with the right mix of capacity and capability to deliver the best products and services that consistently meet brand customers’ needs.
Job Description
- Lead the development and deployment of company global sourcing strategies and initiatives. This includes the multi-country production sourcing with flexibility and agility to support business growth objectives.
- Create the playbook and oversee the execution of the qualification, onboarding, management, and development of manufacturing partners.
- Lead technical development with proprietary know-how and product category expertise, including denim, sweater, seamless and intimates, outdoor & activewear, woven tailoring, etc.
- Ensure standardization (with allowance for regionalization, as necessary) of sourcing strategy, policies, and processes worldwide. Source, evaluate and onboard new manufacturers for technical competence, quality, cost, and compliance matters in China, ASEAN, and South Asia countries. Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful manufacturers.
- Align negotiated terms with manufacturing partners and suppliers in accordance with company financial goals.
- Accountable for the supply forecasting to ensure capacity by product category and service offering to meet brand customer's technical, lead time and cost requirements.
- Provide overall leadership on quality assurance department and factory compliance department, and drive sustainability initiatives alongside the production process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
- 15 years and above experience in fashion & apparel industry, and well-versed with garment supply chain and vendor management. Experience in offshoring and nearshoring production.
- Ability to conduct difficult negotiations and sustain good working relationships.
- Strong leadership and people management skill. Business acumen and commercial sense.
- Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, in both Chinese and English.
How to Apply
Interested candidate may send up-to-date CV to info@singbest.sg with expected salary, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. thank you for your understanding.