Senior Sourcing Merchandiser (Fabric)

Summary In this role, you will be accountable for the development process and strategy execution for the assigned fabric departments (Knits & Performance). You will also be responsible to execute the overall country and mill strategy for the department in partnership with the relevant internal teams. Job Description • Manage the fabric development process (P2M) in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning to meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards) • Manage relationships with mills and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage • Partner with mills to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any fabric/product and quality issues pro actively • Onboard new mills and provide training to existing mills/vendors along with supporting the evaluation process • Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in fabric development, process management and overall sourcing procedures • Develop communication skills to exchange complex information • Manage projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work/p

• Proven success in applying fully functional professional knowledge in global fabric development and understands design, merchandising, and global sourcing landscape • Ability to drive results through planning and prioritizing along with influencing others and providing recommendations & solutions • Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures • Proficient in English & Excel/p