Head of Development Apparel RCC China

• High degree of specialized knowledge in respective function.
• 10 years functional & apparel development and sourcing experience.
• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Finds significant and appropriate solutions to problems, picks out of various possible choices.
• Ability to inspire and lead team to perform.
• Textile garment technology / Pricing and costing knowledge.
• Planning and scheduling, supply chain processes understanding.

1. Keep up-to-date with market trends, supplier capability

2.Actively drives business solutions

• As a Source Development representative in Puma’s HQ, support Line Management of Development Apparel to work on tasks, which are related to initiatives driving quality and consistency across all products of respective Business Unit throughout the entire development process. Focus lies on process improvements, provide calendar support, costing initiatives and sample management.
• Together with respective Line Management of Development Apparel to align with BU on seasonal objectives and ensure that they are followed through and results will be delivered.
• In collaboration with BU, drive strategic business and sourcing initiatives, i.e. lead time reduction, quick response programs and supporting the implementation of new product innovation.
• Developing assigned styles in cooperation with Design / Product Line Management / Sourcing.

3. Foster cost awareness

• Work with PLMs / Design and Source Development team on possible cost reduction options early in the process.
• Consolidate critical cost issues for Source Development team to focus during supplier price meetings.
• Critically review Target Price / Retail Prices setting in connection with specified product details.

4. Support Deadline adherence

• Work with Design and PLMs to support on-time delivery of necessary input which is needed to start creating Tech Packs by Source Development team.
• Notify/red flag issues that arise and organize catch up with people involved when needed.

5. Represents Sourcing at Puma HQ

• Understand product requirements and allocate products to appropriate suppliers who are able to produce in the required quality, styling, pricing and schedule.   Supplier selection must be aligned with company overall sourcing strategy.
• Identify issues upfront that may prevent product sourcing objectives from being met. Including cost targets, quality standards in construction and materials, ease of manufacture, etc.
• Join all milestone meetings at Puma’s HQ as Representative of Source Development team, like Product Brief, Internal Design Review, Final Design Review meetings, etc.

6. People Resources Management & Development

• Ensure organizational efficiency through effective motivation, delegation and proper development of the respective team.  
• Build up and develop the team (target setting, performance assessment, training, and development), foster productive cross-category cooperation within the greater department.  Manage and operate the department within the agreed budgets.  
• Continuously monitor and balance team workload to achieve organizational efficiency by make use of IT-systems, data analysis and team feedback.