ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing the material sourcing strategy and optimizing the global mill portfolio across multiple Footwear & Equipment brands. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of data-driven insight, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to drive material excellence and supply chain resilience.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Material Sourcing Strategy Development
Support the creation and evolution of long-term material sourcing strategies aligned with brand, category, and sustainability goals.
- Mill Portfolio Management
Analyse and optimize the global mill portfolio to ensure strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and performance improvement across quality, cost, and delivery.
- Data Analysis & Insights
Leverage internal and external data to generate actionable insights on material trends, supplier performance, and sourcing opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sourcing, Product Creation, Sustainability, and Supply Planning teams to align material strategies with business needs and timelines.
- Supplier Engagement
Support strategic supplier segmentation and engagement plans to build strong, value-driven partnerships. - Reporting & Communication
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate strategy progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret cost data and translate it into actionable insights for sourcing and development teams.
- Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying cost inefficiencies and proposing strategic solutions.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
Data Tools Proficiency
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus.
- Supply Chain & Sourcing Knowledge
Understanding of global textile supply chains, sourcing markets, and mill operations.
- Project Management
Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Independence: Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while collaborating effect
- Communication & Influence
Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across diverse teams and geographies.
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