Senior Raw Materials Sourcing Manager, Americas

Position Overview

​​ This position is responsible for all raw materials in the regions they are assigned . It includes both fabric and trim . This position drives development of fabric and trim, procurement ( platform and position), and ensuring proper Quality Management Systems . It also ensur es on-time delivery of fabric and trim to enable on-time delivery of product . From a sourcing perspective, they are expected to work with supplier matrix to ensure the sourcing of mills that can meet quality, cost, and delivery of fabric and trim .

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​ While this position is an individual contributor position, it extensively communicates cross functionally both internal and external . It reports dotted line to the Business Expansion Raw Material Procurement Lead. ​

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

​​​​​​ Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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• ​ Regional Raw Materials:

• ​ Ensure all raw materials needed are approved in region (to the gold standard) for effective production of units: price, quality, color . While the focus is on the top 50 fabrics, it is not limited to this .

• ​ Manage the platforming of greige in partnership with the Business Expansion Team to ensure lead time execution is possible .

• ​ Responsible on boarding and exit of Tier 2 suppliers.

• ​ Knowledge of macros as it connects to raw material price negotiations.

• ​ Tracking of liability fabrics and the financials of said liability.

• ​ Supplier partnerships are connected to building teams and trust.

• ​ Ensure on-time delivery of all fabrics and trims in the region - escalate as needed.

• ​ Responsible for making sure all systems are kept updated as it relates to our financial commitments for fabric and trim.

• ​ Partner with Design and PMT as needed to develop to the gold standard to enable regional execution.

• ​ Know the Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier matrix accordingly to drive regional capability and execution of product.

• ​ Maintain and ensure RL quality standards are met or exceeded.

• ​ Know the Responsible Purchasing Practices guidelines and adhere to ensure a robust and effective Tier 2 supplier matrix.

• ​ Follow all processes and procedures as it relates to the product file to drive quality in RL product.

• ​ Ensure gold standards are at all suppliers / factories and are being used to meet quality standards.

• ​ Drive color approvals in region .

• ​ Extensive travel to Tier 2 mills might be required to meet regional needs.

• ​ Host supplier meetings in the office as needed.

• ​ Stay abreast of technology and standards to drive regional capability.

• ​ Weekly status updates in the department and cross functionally are necessary to drive alignment .

• ​ Constantly drive and develop regional capability with thought on growing the region . ​​

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Experience

• The Leader will have a proven track record of success as a corporate executive in a result-driven organization

• Proven senior leadership experience in an international production and sourcing environment in a highly succ essful Fortune 500 organization preferred

• Knowledge of internal controls, financial/banking regulations and risk assessment and vendor due diligence .

• Substantial knowledge of trade regulations, inventory management, financial analysis, logistics , procurement and distribution, commercial analysis, product integrity , and production cycle timeline

• Proven ability to develop and implement new tools and processes to improve efficiency

Leadership Approach

• A leader who can make short- term tactical decisions with long-term thinking

• Possessing professional presence, intelligence, self- confidence and ability to interact with senior management .

• Proven ability to establish and build relationships across an organization. Highly motivated individual with result-oriented mentality

• Known for “sweating the details” to develop and evaluate business processes and controls.

• A leader who develops a collaborative high-performing team . Excels at understanding what it takes to implement sustainable operating improvements in l arge scale, global environments

• Develops proactive approaches to overcome obstacles while demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness

Communications

• Strong communication skill s, both written and verbal

• Strong influencing skills, which inspire trust and confidence and command the respect of the peer group and execut ives throughout the corporation

• Exceptional ability to synthesize issues and draw valid, actionable conc lusions from established facts

Other

• Able to t ravel as needed

• Strong reputation for professional integrity, seasoned bus iness judgment, and objectivity

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