- Long Lead Time style / material planning and negotiation with vendors, working with Bangkok Product Development and US Sourcing team on required timing
- Build time and action calendar for forecasts, material commitments, purchasing
- Manage yarn, greige, color commitments and excess material liabilities
- Ensure PO management system is accurate and manage updates with factory / US Sourcing Operations
- Audit PO data: Troubleshoot buy discrepancies related to VAS, forecast, cost and timing with vendors and US Sourcing Operations
- Communication on VAS requirements to factories
- Negotiate PO confirmation dates with vendors for required exit-factory timing
- Verify PO cost including tiered up-charges related to volumes and submit for final approval from US Sourcing Ops team
- Track and report on material liabilities related to committed quantities vs actual orders
- Work closely with US Sourcing Ops to prioritize rush deliveries
- Negotiate and track sales sample PO production and delivery
- Review vendor Shipment IDs for accuracy and ensure shipment ID closure
- Manage new user training, set-up, and user deactivation (Vendor portal)
- Collaborate with Tampa Sourcing Operations and IT for upgrades, improvements, issues
- Administer shipment delay reason codes to track vendor on-time-shipping performance
- Ensure vendors understanding and compliance of packaging and supplier manual with reporting of discrepancies to Customer Compliance team
- Work In Progress (WIP) tracking: Manage weekly WIP reports to proactively identify and validate any potential delivery/service issues. Escalate any delays to US Sourcing Ops
- Seasonal, annual reporting: Partner with US office and vendors to build and communicate style, seasonal forecast, production plan / calendar
- Prepare weekly, monthly, or as needed reports reflecting the status of the business and internal / external performance metrics (order quantities, on time shipping metrics, etc.)
- Years of apparel industry related professional experience: 3+
- Bachelor's degree in apparel / material / product development or equivalent degree
- Good understanding of the entire supply chain process from design concept to receipt
- Experience working with logistics providers on shipment bookings preferred
- Detail oriented, and has good analytical, communication, customer services, and project management skills
- Strong communication skills (fluent in English reading / writing / speaking)
- Excellent PC skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong Excel skills is a must. Knowledge of MicroStrategy or other querying tools preferred.
- Basic textile and construction knowledge
- Ability to work across teams and departments - must be comfortable in working in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and flexible environment
- Ability to travel to factories throughout Asia
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