Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
IntroductionContribute towards the development of Sourcing and Supplier Strategy. Identify appropriate factories/suppliers/regions and manage the sourcing of product options aligned to the sourcing and product strategies.
Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of the Sourcing and Supplier Strategy Analyse and review Supplier performance scorecards (quality, OTIF, innovation and sustainability).Review trends on Supplier delivery to financial KPIs.Identify opportunities for new Suppliers to close Supplier gaps/risks.Consolidate inputs from Heads of Planning, Buying and Design on Product Category Strategy.Identify Suppliers that meet the Business Innovation and Sustainability targets.Conduct Supplier Engagement, Communication and Performance Management Lead end-to-end Supplier onboarding, engagement, and communication processes.Create and issue requests for samples (only for Concept and Development Samples before costs are confirmed, and for In-Season Trade / Trend Updates).Mitigate any issues that may arise on the request and receipt of physical samples.Conduct Supplier Performance conversations, identify performance issues and implement corrective actions.Evaluate Supplier compliance with sustainability and ethics standards.Conduct Costing and Supplier Negotiation Conduct product costings based on Tech Pack inputs from Technical Product Development.Ensure an in-depth understanding of the Product aesthetic and technical requirements.Manage Requests for Quote.Conduct Supplier negotiations to ensure the achievement of required financial KPIs – partner up with Buying on new Product Concepts / Volume Inputs / Inputs.Finalise cost, obtain approval on quotes and handover Formula / Development Style with Preferred Quote to Buying.Perform Capacity Planning and Management throughout the Season Consolidate the required inputs from Planning.Perform Capacity Planning and ensure that volume flows and drops are successfully communicated with Suppliers.Continuously engage with Suppliers, track shipment and ensure that adjustments and updates are executed during trade.Manage Strategy Execution and Issue Resolution Implement and manage Seasonal Trading Plans in conjunction with Planning and Buying, and work with Suppliers to revise and update production plans.Monitor Supplier Strategy Execution, identify deviations from strategy, address issues with Supplier, Planning and Buying Teams.Oversee order management and product tracking, promptly communicating changes or delays to Group Planning and Buying Teams to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) targets.Participate in relevant Trade Meetings to gain insights into trading actions that need to be executed.Minimum Requirements8 years or more Buying/Sourcing/Technical retail experience in a Clothing environment and/or relevant business degree/diploma in Textiles, Fashion, Clothing product management.Understanding of the International and South African clothing industry.Proven experience in Supplier negotiations.Ability to travel both locally and internationally.Supplier Management & Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics.Production Management.Negotiation Skills.Commercial Acumen.Order/contract management.Project Management (running multiple seasons, priorities, WMC, Critical Path).
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