Oversees the completion of the PO management process
Communicate with Brand, Regions and Vendors to manage exceptions and order change requests
Support Direct Line Manager in the driving continuous improvement initiatives/processes for your country
Vendor Management
Tooling management
Change Management & Process Improvement Implementation
Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position):
You will support the execution of PO management process including PO creation, handling exceptions, and overseeing the completion of order change request for your country. This role requires ability to work collectively with Brand Operation Teams in the four regions (NORA, CASA, APAC & EMEA) and Vendors ensuring deliveries are meet, and the team maintains an effective and timely communication with key stakeholders
You will be responsible for executing the PO management process to ensure a smooth and effective buying process
You will be responsible for tooling management to ensure we have sufficient tooling before buy placement
You will support a sustainable performance management cycle while providing relevant and accurate data, highlighting risks and opportunities, for internal and external stakeholders, and manage systems for effective KPI reporting/production tracking tools to provide effective visibility to Brand & Regions
Key Result Areas:
Own & drive the execution of PO management process including purchase order creation (where applicable) and change memo issuing in accordance with business requirements
Collaborate with Global Material Supply, QA and vendors to ensure on time deliveries and escalation of reporting where required.
Partner with VF Logistics and Vendors to optimize delivery times ensuring on time delivery
Measure factory KPIs and ensure that Vendor scorecards are maintained.
Build, maintain and elevate factory audit activities (where applicable)
Ensure detailed analytics with clear action points is prepared on a continuous basis including production tracking tools to provide effective visibility to Brand & Regions
Act as a change agent/ambassador throughout the Product Supply and Supply Chain organization by building trust with various levels in the organization, communicate clearly and consistently business objectives and management vision
Support Direct Line Manager in building a sustainable organization that is empowered, passionate and meets or exceeds business performance expectations
Competency Requirements:
Behavioral Competencies -
Embrace change and be aware of changes in market, business, customers and proactively respond to changes
Ensure effective internal and external communication
Build internal and external collaboration
Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Strong logic to provide the solution / mitigation plan in solid detail number.
Experience with working in a team spread out in various geographical locations
Value diversity - working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
Highest level of integrity, ethics, and honesty
High learning agility
Drive and passion – always present a positive outlook and demonstrates a growth mindset
Functional Competencies -
Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills
Excellent Excel, Power BI, Power Point and Presentation skill
Strong analytical skills and systems knowledge, experience in SAP, Tableau, KNIME is preferred
Possesses deep functional subject matter knowledge
Understanding of supply chain processes
Experience:
Minimum Relevant Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in planning, with ideally some exposure to manufacturing and/or consumer goods such as footwear, apparel
Academic Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree, College graduate or equivalent work experience
Subject Expert In: Supply Chain, planning but not limited to
Certifications Required: N/A
Team Structure:
Separately provided
Specific Working Conditions:
Frequency of Travel: as required
R-20220420-0023
VF Corporation