Senior Manager, Strategy & Allocation, Apparel

Job description

You will be providing leadership and direction to the sourcing strategy & global allocation team.

Focus on building mid to long-term allocation & source base strategy, execute pre/in-season allocations and capability management.

Foster strong partnership with global leadership stakeholder network.

**How You Will Make a Difference**

+ Partner with brand, development operations, and cross-functional teams to co-create apparel sourcing strategies alongside Director, Strategy & Global Allocation.

+ Develop a holistic allocation approach and vendor portfolio that considers vendor capabilities and capacities, duty optimization, materials availability, risk mitigation, and vendor performance.

Engage and influence relevant stakeholders to drive buy-in.
+ Partner with planning to streamline forecast handover processes, and to ensure capacity is being built in areas of need.
+ Drive collaboration with Global Materials Supply and Costing teams to align on strategic business goals
+ Identify gaps and opportunities in the source base and engage development operations to build vendor capabilities.
+ Map out strategic milestones & opportunities that align with overall global sourcing vision.

Lead & implement allocation optimizing initiatives.
+ Monitor & Review performance against Strategic goals, ensuring continuous improvement
+ Identify areas of opportunity to streamline/simplify business processes & speed to market solutions.
+ Lead, mentor and develop a high performing team fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

**Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity**

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity.

We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

**Skills for Success**

Years of related professional experience: 7 years with 3 years in managerial roles.

Educational requirements: Academic Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred.

**_What we expect you already know:_**

+ Strong process management and problem-solving skills.
+ Effective communication skills, with experience influencing global stakeholders and capable of delivering compelling presentations and facilitating discussions with senior leaders to advance business goals.
+ Proven leadership experience of managing multi-cultural teams.
+ Good business acumen and understanding of the competitive global business environment, as well as an awareness of economic, social and political trends that impact the organization’s global strategy.
+ Experience of coaching and developing team members, providing timely constructive feedback enabling them to excel and realize their potential.
+ Drive and passion to make a difference, presenting a growth mindset that role models positivity and curiosity to your team and peers.
+ Ability to present complex data findings effectively, using storytelling and visualization techniques to articulate information in a clear and impactful way.
+ Ability to foster collaborative and high-performing working relationships with stakeholders.
+ Knowledge of apparel development and managing a diverse product collection a plus.

**_VF Values_** : Integrity, Consumer-focused, Growth Mindset, Simplicity, Win Together

**What’s In It for You**

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people.

That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates.

When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

**Our Parent Company, VF Corporation**

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands.

At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

This is our purpose.

It’s the reason we come to work every day.

It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands.

Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together.

This is our calling.

Learn more at vfc.com.

**We just have one question.

Are you in?**

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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business.

The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled.

VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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