JOB SUMMARYReporting to the Vice President of Sourcing and Financial Services, the Sourcing and Quality Assurance Manager contributes to the bottom-line profitability by leading the sourcing and quality assurance of high-quality garments which will sell profitably. The Sourcing and Quality Assurance Manager will directly manage costing, production timelines and quality assurance for new and current factories.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE- 10+ years of global sourcing/quality assurance experience
- Established relationships and contacts with international factories
- Experience in sourcing and onboarding new factories
- Experience with or education in apparel fit, construction and textiles a must
- Ability to visually inspect products during and after production to ensure quality
- Ability to visually inspect products before, during and after production to ensure quality
- Experience managing the development of raw materials and finished goods
- Experience in handling knit/woven apparel
- Experience establishing credible relationships with suppliers
- Knowledge of manufacturing and product engineering, trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production timeline, calendar management, fabric construction and manufacturing
- Proven results in obtaining cost reductions in the manufacturing/supplier channel
- Monitor on-time delivery of development prototypes
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong analytical and leadership skills
- Must be organized and dependable
- Strong adherence to confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy of data
- Have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and through e-mail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel
- Understand the need to meet deadlines and able to work well under pressure
- Maintain a valid passport
WORKING CONDITIONS- 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime
- Extensive international travel required
SOURCING / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES - Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure the best placement of new products considering pricing, production capacity, compliance, and quality
- Search out and onboard new direct suppliers.
- Manage direct relationships with suppliers in all regions
- Responsible for all phases of product development and ensuring all components meet standards as set in the Supplier Guidelines
- Compose/amend accurate Tech Packs for each style
- Responsible for negotiating pricing to comply with margin goals
- Be aware of changing compliance regulations and be forward-thinking
- Negotiate challenges with suppliers as they arise
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS- Work in cooperation and communicate effectively with all levels of the staff
- Handle any confrontational matters in a professional manner
- Support and respond to SanMar Canada's customers' needs and requests promptly
- Work effectively and efficiently with little supervision
- Keep co-workers informed of activities that have implications for their department
- Openly communicate any successes, concerns, or problems related to the job
- Responsible for ensuring all policies are adhered to and must communicate any breach of policy to Human Resources or Senior Management
Monday - Friday / 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
