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Senior Manager, Material

VF CorporationSingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore

4 days ago

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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-20241216-0001

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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