VF Corporation is Senior Manager, Sourcing Development 2022 in Dhaka
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for strategic sourcing activities in the region
- Responsible for executing strategic initiatives in sourcing, new project implementation, developing a vision and executing along VF Corp objectives.
- Responsible for supporting the Sourcing director to execute the sourcing strategy
- Build strong team to support company growth.
- Develop the team at VF and executing VF Goals.
- Effectively breaks down functional work plan into detailed work activities, ensures the team is fully aware of their respective roles & responsibilities
- Coordinating with key cross functional leads at VF for effective follow up and execution of function/brand objectives.
- Work with vendors to obtain and collect all market information/competitor activity and overall industry progress.
- Look for new resources for existing and new products, for replacement resources for poor performers. Build and foster partnerships with all vendors. Strategizing solutions to support the Sourcing Director for or the sourcing strategy
- Research market to maintain up to date information on trends in sourcing-speed to market being key.
- Handle all enquiries promptly and efficiently for customers. Study business plans-ensure costs are reviewed for effective headcount planning before business acceptance.
- Collaboration and coordination with all ‘in country’ internal stakeholders across Planning, Global Material Supply, Compliance, Responsible Sourcing, Product Stewardship, Logistics and Quality teams to ensure the Delivery of all set KPIs (quality, delivery, cost and meet specifications.
- Ensure all vendors follow VF’s terms of engagement, vendor conduct checklist and other rules and regulations of the company.
- Managing vendor partnerships, ensuring performance that supports the product development processes of the brands
- Leading the change within your team and across the organization
- Enhancing and advocating for vendors’ capabilities and use of new technologies, to drive innovation of process and product
- Communicating proactively with Asia Hub stakeholders, product development and global brand teams to build and adhere to a product development calendar that enables best in class on time samples, execution and delivery.
- Communicating proactively with stakeholders, when there are development concerns raised – and provide solutions where possible, to rectify, whilst maintaining set calendar dates
- Fostering and role modeling a culture of inclusion, candor and trust.
- Support all associates in the team, to ensure they create and drive their individual development plans – and develop a regular cadence of review.
- Challenge the status quo by adopting a creative and curious style that can drive continuous improvement
- Participate in company-wide initiatives to promote VF purpose activation and to improve VF Asia Product Supply systems and processes.
VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too. For more information, please visit vfc.com.
Location:
BangladeshBenefits
Visit the official link
Eligibilities
Experience:
10-15 years of relevant experience in same industry with at least 5 years in people leadership role.
Others:
- Knowledge of apparel – with proven experience in development of knitted and woven product and managing a diverse product collection.
- You will be coaching and developing your team, providing timely constructive feedback enabling them to excel and realize their potential.
- Proven leadership experience in managing multi-cultural teams and ability to influence stakeholders on a global level to advance business goals.
- A basic understanding of paper patterns creation and an understanding of digital product creation will be an advantage.
- 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.
- 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.
- Language Proficiency: Excellent English
For Further Queries
Visit the official link
Disclaimer: Youth Opportunities spreads opportunities for your convenience and ease based on available information, and thus, does not take any responsibility of unintended alternative or inaccurate information. As this is not the official page, we recommend you to visit the official website of opportunity provider for complete information. For organizations, this opportunity is shared with sole purpose of promoting “Access to Information” for all and should not be associated with any other purposes.
