Manager, Manufacturing Operation – Apparel & Accessories Converse

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

CONVERSE is committed to unleashing human potential through sport. In Global Sourcing & Manufacturing (GSM), we obsess the future of sport and the changing world we all share. We leverage the strength of the CONVERSE brand to catalyse action within our industry and beyond and work with partners inside and outside CONVERSE to make sustainable innovation a driver of business value and of positive global change.
As a leader in GSM App/Acc, you will provide leadership and consultation to teams defining and delivering on strategic plans in various stages across the product lifecycle including sourcing and manufacturing.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced leader to be part of the company’s evolution of management and engagement with our apparel and accessories factory partners. You will own relationships with key partners and will be responsible for driving strategic alignment and performance in coordination with a wide range of Converse functional teams.

Compliance:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience in Leadership-level planning and performance management of Business, Manufacturing or Supply Chain or an additional 2 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• MBA or master’s degree in related field preferred
• Experience in Footwear, Apparel or Accessories a plus
• Proven experience in Manufacturing, Sourcing, Planning or Supply Chain Management
• Understanding of Costing, Product Creation and Development, Logistics, Tier 1-2-3 relationships and Distribution
• Ability to travel up to 25 % of the time

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• Ability to build, communicate and execute strategies and business plans
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High emotional intelligence with a successful history of networking and influencing without direct authority to mobilize internal and external resources
• Strong track record of managing external supplier / vendor relationships and being the compelling voice of a brand and/or navigating and influencing in large, complex organizations is critical 
• Deep expertise in working with and advising senior leaders, including establishing and overseeing governance.
• Experience with risk and issue management is critical to the success of this role

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Manufacturing Operation focuses on increasing alignment, capabilities, and sustained drive to support the goal of creating a digital-first supply chain that is responsive, resilient, and responsible. Your day-to-day activities will include but not limited to:

• Building trust and influencing inside and outside the organization, with the ability to manage both high level strategy and detailed (metrics, issues, priorities), even when you don’t own them.
• Risk management, governance and collaboration, capacity and lead-time management, strategy alignment, performance management, and capability development. These competencies ensure business continuity, drive clarity, collaboration, accountability, and elevate partner manufacturing capacity, agility, and flexibility.
• Driving meaningful cross functional communication internally and externally on key engagements moments throughout the year
• Support project work that supports the future of the App/Acc supply chain aligned with our key strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with a diverse group of Converse functional experts across the App/Acc business located in Asia and USA.
• As a senior member of the GSM function, you will support the Leadership Team in delivering the needs of the business and team, ensuring effective collaboration and strategic alignment across regions when applicable.
• There will be regular opportunities to showcase management and leadership skills in the GSM organization and with other functional leaders