Developer, Sourcing Development, Apparel

You will be an integral part of the sourcing team, executing the sourcing strategy and managing end-to-end product development. This role demands strong organizational skills, proficiency in digital tools, and the ability to work independently while effectively engaging internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with vendors, the Brand Development Team, and cross-functional teams to meet calendar milestones and key performance metrics, contributing to continuous improvement in sourcing operations.
• (but not limited to) • Product Development Execution: Collaborate with relevant personnel to execute the product development process, ensuring that the brand’s product development adheres to seasonal calendars and expectations.
• Proactively call out risks/ problems, propose solutions and align internally on action implementation.
• Monitor seasonal development status and follow through to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with the PSE (Product Supply Enablement) team on the SMS process, supporting issue resolution to ensure on-time sample delivery.
• Ensure sample costs are submitted on time to hit and support the finance timeline. • Vendor Management: Execute vendor allocation based on allocation set by the Global Sourcing Development Leader.
• Collaborate closely with Regional Office Sourcing Developers on seasonal development tasks and provide timely feedback to ensure accurate execution.

Drive toward achieving

• Vendor Performance Management KPI criteria and seasonal calendar milestones whilst building vendor accountability and performance expectations. • Data Management & Digital Tool Utilization: Apply strong analytical skills and be proficient in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Tableau and PLM.
• Monitor data accuracy across development processes.
• Ensure transparency by communicating with relevant stakeholders and supporting alignment through data-driven insights and structured reporting. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams across Product Planning, Global Materials, Costing, E&P Engineering to ensure smooth seasonal execution.
• Provide early alerts and proactive updates when potential problems/ risks arise.

Requirements

• WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: Proven experience in product development and sourcing, with exposure to Apparel products.
• Analytical mindset, with an ability to interpret performance data and generate insights
• Analyses data to provide summaries where required to drive resolution & vendor performance
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheet, Airtable, Power BI, Tableau, or PLM is highly advantageous
• Strong independent working capability — able to lead project tasks, solve problems, and communicate with relevant stakeholders as needed
• Agility to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments and openness to learn new processes or tools
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Confidently speaks up to express own view and provide supporting data to improve inefficiencies
• Respects different perspectives with an open mindset to learn and grow
• Analytical mindset, with an ability to interpret performance data and generate insights WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: A purpose-led business that empowers you to make a positive impact on global communities A collaborative culture with diverse, inclusive teams that value different perspectives A flexible, people-first work environment supporting your emotional, physical, and social well-being EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sourcing or product development within the Apparel industry
• Excellent communication in English; additional language skills are a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel as required R-20261103-0006