Overview
Sourcing Manager – Apparel Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at Sam’s Club
Title: Sourcing Manager – Apparel
Company: Sam’s Club
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Team: Sam’s Sourcing
Category: Apparel
Location: Vietnam HCM
Primary Purpose of Position:
Identify the right suppliers and factories to ensure capability and timely order execution.
Ensure product quality, delivery and price objectives are met or exceeded.
Support, coordinate and follow up sourcing activities with cross functional teams/suppliers.
Manage sourcing operational tasks including tools and information to ensure accurate and timely execution of orders .
Compilation of key reports and data.
Track T&A and WIP to ensure on-time order execution.
Develop knowledge of suppliers capabilities, capacity and performance and contribute to the right placement decisions.
Support cost negotiations based on an understanding of component pricing.
Coordinate sourcing efforts with cross functional teams for the respective Dept/Category.
Specific Duties and Accountabilities of the Job:
Manage T&A across locations to ensure timely execution of orders, proactively identifying potential product and production issues.
Distribute product specs to the designated supplier. Understand and highlight product requirements of each program to relevant cross functional teams/Suppliers.
Involve Cross Functional Teams to achieve quality, price and delivery requirements.
Ensure accurate and consistent execution of component costing.
Ensure all supplier quotations and samples are completed in a timely manner for appropriate decision making.
Execute placements based on supplier capability, capacity, quality & delivery performance.
Maintain and update the performance data of each supplier on a regular basis. Monitor supplier performance.
Contribute towards relevant business reports and recaps to better understand and manage the business.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects/tasks as needed or directed.
Key Skills:
Knowledge of suppliers and factories. Able to discern performance differences between various manufacturers.
Technical garment knowledge is required.
Understanding of garment specifications, components and construction. Basic production knowledge.
Highly motivated with high sense of urgency and initiative. Takes ownership.
Able to work under pressure.
Good negotiation skills in working with suppliers on product and price.
Team player with ability to work with associates from different cultures.
Able to coordinate efforts of cross functional associates and work together in a positive and collaborative manner.
Able to manage multiple projects and timelines and keep them on track.
Good problem solving skills.
Proficient PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
Excellent command of English and local language. Good communication skills.
Walmart Sourcing doesn’t charge any recruitment or similar fee in the recruitment process including but not limited to interview, offering and onboarding.
