Manager, Development & Commercialization Apparels (Cambodia)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: • Represent the business unit(s) for the assigned suppliers and oversee that key milestones of the product creation process are met between creation centres (CC) and suppliers. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure that the suppliers meet all key milestones and KPIs of the physical and virtual product creation process on time and with quality for defined categories. • Key involvement in the escalation of issues which cannot be resolved by CC and the supplier. • Understand and implement all transfer policies ensuring product integrity (quality, aesthetics, cost) is maintained at all phases of the process with minimal or no delay in production timing. • Ensure product whether Physical proto or Virtual proto is developed and engineered with focus on productivity and manufacturing efficiency without compromising product quality. • Ensure Virtual proto’s created by the suppliers are a true representative of designers intent, and that Physical production is aligned with Virtual approved proto. • Continuously build up category specific capabilities within the internal and supplier teams and be the spokesperson for the category in the supplier group/OC. • Work with manufacturers and suppliers in continuous upgrades of technical applications and processes including the development and implementation of new technologies. • Drive effective teamwork by actively coaching and supporting internal and supplier team members to develop their skills and capabilities. Key relationships: • Suppliers • Brand Operations • Costing • Planning • Material • Transport & Logistics Knowledge, skills and abilities: (to be derived from skills assessment) • Management experience, including leading , developing and motivating people and building effective teams • Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing • Basic 3D knowledge and skills on virtual sample creation & engineering • Good understanding of costing principles • Effective communication and negotiation skills • Fluent in English, written and verbal Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: • Four year college or university degree • At least 5 years of related work experience in the apparel industry in a technical capacity with managerial experience