Sourcing Director
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Location:
ParisAddress:
3 Rue Tronchet Paris Paris 75008 FranceJob Title:
Sourcing DirectorCanada Goose isnt like anything else. Weve built something great something special an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose youre part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition observe every detail and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support gamechanging people.
Here opportunities are everywhere to try something new to learn to do meaningful and impactful work and theyre yours for the taking.
Position Overview:
About The Role:
- Leadership of the Sourcing team: including hiring training mentoring and overall performance management
- In collaboration with the Director Procurement Planning and Raw Materials the Director Finished Goods sourcing and the QA Director assigning projects and tasks equally and inclusively
- Improve and implement SOPs to ensure the team has the time bandwidth capacity resources and empowerment to ensure that designs vision and developments technical descriptions is possible to be executed at the right vendor and with the right materials and is produced profitable and at best quality.
- Ensure adherence to calendars including Proto reviews and timing to hit GoToMarket dates for prototype development Sales Samples and Bulk delivery
- Ensure timely creation accuracy and delivery of cost and margin calculations and Manuals as dictated on Product Calendar
- Partner crossfunctionally with Design Development Merchandising Materials Development Quality Compliance and Sustainability and Product operations functions to resolve issues evolve the product in development and ensure all product materials are ready at each state of execution from prototype through the ex factory dates.
- Partner with Finance team in support the costing process and analysis.
- Partner with Vendors and Suppliers to select correct fundamental technologies for new and/or improvement of existing products.
- Oversee key projects processes and performance reports data and analysis
- Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring products during development and production and report status to stakeholders
- Check and follow up on regulatory requirements testing processes and procedures and quality routines.
- Seek regular guidance and alignment with VP Sourcing especially as issues arise to align on resolutions
- Attend seasonal meetings and exhibitions in support of Design Development and Materials departments
- Any additional duties as may be assigned by the VP Sourcing.
Experience Education and Designations:
- Bachelors degree with a focus on Textiles Apparel and/or Business
- Minimum of 10 years experience working in Development Materials Quality/Testing and Sourcing for at least 2 luxury brands.
- Proven track record of building and managing teams and individuals
- Experience working in a fast pace environment and Matrix organisation
- Experience traveling and working with multiple stakeholders across the globe
About You:
- End to end knowledge and thinking in the entire supply chain in the apparel industry
- Ability to adapt in a high paced work environment is required
- Strong understanding of commercial product business needs and demonstrated ability working to tight timelines
- Selfstarter that is organized detail oriented team player and multitask oriented
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Proven entrepreneurial leader and strong ability to engage and build relationships internally and externally particularly in the materials community
- Demonstrated ability to work with depth and breadth across multiple complex and simultaneous crossfunctional projects
- Ability to work as a team and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion
- Excellent problem solving and decisionmaking skills
- Consistently exhibits Canada Gooses Values taking pride in being innovative respectful passionate accountable and entrepreneurial while exhibiting personal commitment
Working Conditions:
- Working from home and inoffice environment (Paris)
- Travel (including international) when required <25%
Whats in it For You
- A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
- Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
- Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
- Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
- Be a part ofCG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
- Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health embracing change and connecting with colleagues
- Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world identify challenges and to discover design produce and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create dream and live in the open.
Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interviewaccommodation for your interview please email us at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
