Senior Manager, Sourcing

2 weeks ago


Toronto Ontario CA, Ontario Loblaw Companies Ltd - Head Office Full time

Les candidats référés ne doivent pas postuler directement pour ce poste.
Toutes les références de candidats doivent d’abord être soumises dans Workday par un collègue de Loblaw actuel.

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Lancée en 2006, la marque Joe Fresh offre un style à la fois moderne et accessible dans des collections complètes pour femmes, hommes et enfants qui conviennent à tous les modes de vie. Joe Fresh offre une qualité et une valeur convaincante dans des catégories couvrant les vêtements, les accessoires et les chaussures. Les collections Joe Fresh sont raffinées et sophistiquées, et mettent l’accent sur des modèles essentiels qui plaisent à un large éventail de consommateurs soucieux de leur style. Avec plus de 350 rayons Joe Fresh d’un océan à l’autre, le réseau Joe Fresh est plus qu’un endroit formidable où magasiner, c’est un milieu de travail formidable. Nous nous engageons à bâtir notre équipe talentueuse qui soutient la collaboration, la gentillesse et l’inclusion. Nous sommes à la recherche de personnes innovatrices, travaillantes et collaboratrices au sein de notre équipe Joe Fresh. Joignez-vous à notre équipe dans le but d’aider les Canadiens à Vivre Bien, Vivre Pleinement.

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What you'll do:

  • Collaborate with merchants, design, fabrics and product development and sustainability teams to implement sourcing strategies that align with the company's vision and business goals.
  • Identify and build a network of vendors that meet the specific requirements of assigned categories. Validate vendors' technical capabilities and capacities to ensure they can deliver quality and innovation.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop products that meet design intent, while adhering to margin and cost parameters set by merchants.
  • Lead negotiations with vendors to achieve target pricing and margins across product categories, ensuring financial objectives are met.
  • Develop and share detailed visual and conceptual product briefs with vendors, ensuring clear communication of expectations and design vision.
  • Actively engage in industry networking to foster relationships with suppliers and agents, expanding resources and potential partnerships.
  • Provide technical manufacturing guidance and training to sourcing teams and cross-functional partners to improve product development and execution.
  • Collaborate with merchant teams to communicate updates and revisions to ex-factory delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with production timelines.
  • Partner with QA teams to troubleshoot testing exceptions and maintain product integrity throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Lead daily and weekly sourcing updates with cross-functional teams to keep all partners informed of work-in-progress statuses and address potential issues.
  • Participate in proto sample reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure samples meet the company's expectations in terms of design, quality, and fit.
  • Stay informed of new industry trends, styles, and techniques, leveraging this knowledge to bring relevant innovations to the business and expand vendor capabilities.
  • Challenge existing processes and continuously identify opportunities for improvement. Diagnose issues and lead the team to develop and implement solutions.
  • Foster collaboration across teams to drive flexible, iterative solutions quickly and effectively.
  • Help cross-functional partners understand the broader impact of their efforts, encouraging input and collaboration from all areas of the business.
  • Lead, engage, and assess the performance of the team. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team productivity and performance.
  • Perform other duties as needed to support sourcing and product development initiatives.
  • Be available to travel as required for vendor visits

What you bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as fashion, business, or supply chain management.
  • Over 10 years of experience in product development and sourcing within a retail environment, with a focus on apparel.
  • Proven track record in sourcing and product development across global markets, particularly in the apparel sector.
  • In-depth understanding of apparel manufacturing processes, including production cycles and industry best practices.
  • Hands-on experience evaluating offshore factories, particularly in Asia, to ensure compliance with quality and production standards.
  • Strong experience in negotiating product costs with global vendors, aligning with financial goals.
  • Deep understanding of brand pricing strategies, margin expectations, and SKU planning to meet business objectives.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing, production, and product development processes, from concept to delivery.
  • Intermediate skills in Web PDM, Microsoft Word, and Excel, with advanced knowledge of PLM systems.
  • Familiarity with design specification packages, ensuring clear communication of product requirements to manufacturers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
  • Proven ability to negotiate effectively with external vendors, securing favorable terms and ensuring product quality.

Comment réussir:
Chez Joe Fresh, nous recherchons de gens formidables afin de continuellement renforcer notre culture. Nous croyons que les gens formidables façonnent nos valeurs, sont authentiques, bâtissent la confiance et créent des liens.

Si cela vous ressemble et que vous êtes ouvert(e) d’esprit, que vous avez une bonne attitude face aux changements et que vous aimez les défis d’un environnement de travail au détail dynamique, postulez aujourd’hui.

Joe Fresh considère que la diversité culturelle du Canada est une source de fierté nationale et un symbole de force. Nous nous sommes donné comme priorité de refléter les diversités culturelles croissantes de notre pays dans les produits que nous vendons, les gens que nous embauchons et notre culture d’entreprise. Des mesures d’adaptation sont offertes sur demande tout au long du processus d’embauche et d’évaluation pour les candidats handicapés, et lorsqu’ils sont embauchés.



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