TITLE: Merchandising Manager, Vendor Management EFFECTIVE DATE:

DEPARTMENT: Category / GIS GRADE: 20 JOBCODE: Vendor Development

REPORTING TO: DMM / Director, Product Development VM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

About the Function: The Vendor Management (VM) team is accountable for global vendor/cross-functional/brand relationships, performance as per defined sourcing strategy, strategic capacity planning .The sub teams - Category Sourcing, Product Development and Vendor Development work in specialized operating model in order to facilitate more nimble sample development, drive value added activities & innovation and improve our responsive capability to service the business better.

About the Sub-Team: The Vendor Development team as a part of the VM team focuses on lean manufacturing processes and production and manages the production issues and helps develop the overall vendor capability.

About the Role: The Merchandising Manager Vendor Development VM will be accountable and responsible for smooth execution of production activities. S/he will be accountable for vendor performance and will drive production efficiency at vendor and facility level. S/he will provide onsite feedback to management on vendor performance & assisting the category leadership to refine the vendor strategy. S/he will be responsible for keeping up to date on market intelligence as well as develop and onboard new vendors in the geography. S/he is also responsible for WIP process tracking and reporting to ensure production approvals occur in accordance with the T&A calendar for on time delivery & shipment while adhering to the product quality as per Gap Inc. standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Post-PO Management:

? Has expert knowledge in factory management and factory development

? Supports execution of vendor development activities for the category

? Develop and maintain strategic alliances with vendors

? Maintain vendor profiles including facilities tracking

? Collaborate with vendors to address and drive continuous improvement in production manufacturing process to enhance efficiency and leverage costing advantages

? Manages production tracking and status (including critical orders for RSC programs) for all factories in market

? Travel to vendor and factory locations to resolve production issues

? Gather on the ground market intelligence to ensure leading practice innovation in manufacturing is reflected in production to maintain industry competitiveness

? Builds effective strategic relationships with business partners and successfully leverages these relationships across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, agencies and colleagues to drive the results for which this position is accountable

? Leverages analysis and experience to identify and prioritize new sourcing opportunities and creates resource plans to achieve goals and targets for department within global Category

? Timely escalates issues to Product Development category team

? Holds vendors accountable to performance agreements and determines when course corrections are necessary and aligns with Director and Category Lead on final decision.

? Prioritizes and leads the continuous improvement process for programs within his/her purview.

? Leverages strong influencing skills to define sourcing role and align objectives and targets with sourcing and business partners

? Executes the continuous improvement process for programs identified within his/her purview

? Responsible for developing the leadership and coaching skills of direct reports. Acts as a role model for employing technical and soft skills for the department

? Leads performance management from goal setting and development planning, through mid- and year-end performance reviews. Helps prioritize workload.

? Manages, trains & and coaches the team to be customer-focused, innovative, fast and team-oriented in their work

? Responsible for capability development, employee engagement and Succession planning within his/her team.

? Partners with category/department leaders to identify needs and plan development and skill building for sourcing talent

? Shares best in practices and key learning’s across functions, channels and geographies

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Category function teams at Category Sourcing and Product Development

External: Vendors, Mills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, skills & abilities:

? Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes and innovative production management systems to influence vendor production efficiency

? Demonstrated ability to deal head-on with issues and challenging situations

? Ability to influence peers and business partners to achieve business results

? Ability to learn and become a subject matter expert quickly

? Ability to plan and successfully lead complex negotiations

? Ability to plan, prioritize and adapt to change while achieving and maintaining results for multiple projects

? Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities; can see a problem from multiple angles and provide viable, innovative options for resolution

? Be strategically agile. Have the ability to think on a broad and granular level

? Ability to assess talent and manage, motivate and develop international/regional direct reports

? Ability to effectively manage and plan resources to achieve goals and support unplanned work

? Excellent written and spoken English communication & presentation skills

2. Minimum educational level:

? Bachelor's degree in textile, merchandising, business administration, supply chain management, or related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred

? Minimum of 8 years work experience in factory management and factory development with at least 2 years in leading a team

3. Physical Requirements:

? Flexibility to travel to vendor and factory locations as required

PRIORITY COMPETENCY:

Priority Competency Proficiency Level

Leadership Customer Focus SKILLED

Effective Communication & Executive Presence SKILLED

Developing Self & Others SKILLED

Drive for Results & Continuous Improvement

SKILLED

Technical Product Technical Specification SKILLED

Supplier Performance Management EXPERT

Quality Management EXPERT

Risk Management SKILLED

上班地址：常德路800号800秀园区