Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a sourcing Manager to join a successful growing global branded fashion business. You will be managing sourcing decisions & relationships effectively from factories in the Far East and managing the critical path to ensure on time delivery.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Using your network develop and integrate new sources where applicable and in line with growth plans and quality parameters
Source new merchandise and review existing product offer to remain competitive and increase market share whilst being good brand ambassadors
Work with on boarding new suppliers on the developing processes
Work closely with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and QA to steer brand evolution.
Effectively maintain the Development plan and critical path for all Brands
Work with Design, Merchandising and Sourcing to manage expectations and key deadlines
Ensure collections are delivered to Showroom within GTM dates agreed with Sales team
Monthly meeting with Retail to gather feedback on performance and analyse all act upon all problems
Critical Path Management
Monitor and analyse product Range Plans season by season
Analyse Historical sales to ensure Core Category sales are covered
Use Brand/Category budgets to ensure Range plans / SKU offer is sufficient to realise and exceed target
Undertake initial meetings with Vendors to determine suitability for brands and potential next steps
Person Specification
Resourceful and Self Motivated
Experienced working with kitwear, jersey and woven product categories
Held sourcing management, merchandising or production manager role previously
Used to dealing remotely with China, Pakistan & Bangladesh
An energetic leader & manager, confident and resilient
Have well developed business, analytical, planning and organisational skills
Be commercially minded and have a business like approach
Well developed negotiator
Good creative ability and eye for detail
A strong understanding of the fundamentals of growing and supporting a multi channel retail business
Ability to maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and key stakeholders
