JONATHAN EDGE

Purpose: Oversee suppliers and factories in the APAC region to ensure seamless production at competitive prices.

Goals:

• Achieve excellence in product quality, compliance, price, and risk management.
• Align with IIC strategy and develop a global sourcing strategy for APAC.
• Enhance operational efficiency and monitor performance metrics for improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain and resource utilization.
• Manage budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct strategic negotiations with suppliers and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage resources to achieve commercial objectives and empower team members.
• Lead and mentor operations professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Align product development with business objectives and ESG goals.

Purpose: Establish and maintain a dynamic global sourcing network, acting as a strategic link between development and production.

Goals:

• Develop high-performing teams through mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
• Achieve excellence in sourcing, balancing product quality, compliance, price, and risk.

Responsibilities:

• Team Development: Mentor and guide teams, enhancing collaboration and performance through regular communication, goal setting, and evaluations.
• Continuous Improvement: Empower employees and supplier to voice ideas, fostering innovation and operational excellence.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to minimize negative impacts on projects and operations.
• Sourcing Excellence: Maintain effective communication with National Organizations and build a reliable network of factories and suppliers.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Supplier Network: Ensure the network can develop, manufacture, and deliver high-quality products on time and at competitive prices, with full compliance and transparency.
• Private Label Brands: Provide global sourcing for all product classes (Apparel, Footwear, Hard goods, Soft goods) at entry, mainstream, and premium price levels.
• Quality and Compliance: Balance product quality, compliance, price, and risk, incorporating material upstream development to meet price targets without compromising quality.
• Operational Efficiency: Contribute to operational efficiency and bottom-line results through strategic initiatives.

• Specialize in procuring top-quality garments. Ensure timely delivery from the right sources at the best prices.
  Responsible for creating and executing procurement strategies.
• Manage operational budgets and conduct global benchmarks.
• Maintain fair business practices with partners. Prioritize social compliance and environmental considerations.
  Conduct Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to strengthen business ties.
• Work with the Fabric Team to standardize main fabrics.
• Plan to optimize lead times.
• Collaborate closely with the Collection team on various aspects: Trend handovers, Buying trip allocations, Sample selections.
• Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of strategic projects.
• Play a key role in Strategic Sourcing for Kiabi. Lead initiatives in Circular Low Environmental Impact Product (CSR) and source development out of Africa and Uzbekistan.

• Initiated and coordinated Seasonal Planning Meetings.Ensured effective supplier selection, loading, and production planning.
• Monitored and reported progress against the set plan. Provided early warnings of poor tender management.
  Continually managed supplier capacities and performance.
• Supported Merchandising and Sourcing teams. Administered the supplier base, from listing new suppliers to maintaining current ones.
• Implemented processes and a control framework for listing and de-listing suppliers. Considered risk vs GP.
• Established supplier KPIs and managed Supplier Performance.

• Delivered a global strategy ensuring the right product from the right supplier at the right price.
• Enabled a competitive advantage through efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Established and maintained relationships with all suppliers and retailers.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing new policies and procedures for base management.
• Streamlined communication channels for improved cross-departmental collaboration and decisionmaking.
• Responsible for allocating suitable suppliers per department.
• Monitored and controlled supplier loading and risk within the supplier base.
• Analyzed, evaluated, and resolved departmental weaknesses to strengthen business operations.
• Integrated and managed sourcing teams in China and Bangladesh.
• Actively explored new business opportunities in manufacturing markets.
• Investigated potential areas of business growth.
• Sourced strategically sound suppliers to promote business to buyers.

• Managed client relationships. Worked closely with German, Austrian, and French customers, as well as Chinese suppliers, to fulfill all requests.
• In charge of Supplier and Merchandise Management.
• Actively involved in the entire product lifecycle: Development, Sourcing, Sampling, Production, Shipping of orders.
• Shared insights about the China market and its influencers with counterparts.
• Facilitated and coordinated retailers’ buying trips.
• Established a diverse supplier base across various categories.
• Ensured the highest standards through Quality Assurance and Quality Control.