Senior Developer, Sourcing

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Developer, Sourcing based in Brazil.** This role offers an opportunity to drive product development and sourcing operations within the global apparel industry. You will oversee the end-to-end development process, from calendar planning and vendor allocation to sample execution, product replenishment, and issue resolution. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and on-time delivery. Your understanding of knitted and woven apparel, vendor capabilities, and sourcing processes will support strategic decisions and continuous improvement. You will analyze performance data, identify opportunities to optimize workflows, and contribute to broader supply chain initiatives. Join a collaborative, globally minded environment that values innovation, adaptability, inclusion, and meaningful impact. ### Accountabilities: - Manage end-to-end product development: Coordinate product development activities, including calendar planning, vendor management, product replenishment, and oversight of vendor capabilities. - Maintain development timelines: Monitor the brand development calendar, identify potential delays or risks early, and work with your manager and stakeholders to implement solutions that keep milestones on track. - Coordinate vendor relationships: Partner with suppliers to maintain product quality, ensure timely sample execution, resolve issues, and support smooth development workflows. - Execute sourcing strategies: Translate product development strategies into operational plans, independently manage projects and activities, and coordinate execution with internal teams and external vendors. - Implement and monitor work plans: Track progress against agreed objectives, prioritize actions, and align with your manager and relevant stakeholders to address changing business needs. - Analyze performance data: Review internal and vendor performance metrics, generate actionable insights, identify improvement opportunities, and help strengthen supplier capabilities and process efficiency. - Collaborate across functions: Work with Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, and Quality teams to align development activities with product and business objectives. - Communicate risks and solutions: Share data-backed recommendations, proactively raise development concerns, and coordinate corrective actions to protect agreed timelines and deliverables. - Drive continuous improvement: Contribute to broader initiatives that enhance sourcing operations, supply chain systems, and product supply processes. ### Requirements: - Relevant industry experience: At least 3 years of experience in sourcing, with prior experience in the apparel industry preferred. - Product development expertise: Demonstrated experience with knitted and woven apparel product development, sourcing activities, and vendor management. - Analytical capabilities: Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and make informed operational decisions. - Problem-solving and process improvement: A proactive approach to identifying challenges, resolving issues, and improving workflows and operational outcomes. - Adaptability and learning agility: Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, learn new processes quickly, and remain productive in a dynamic environment. - Communication and collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders. - Independent execution and organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results with appropriate autonomy. - Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. - Language proficiency: Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin. - Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Airtable. - Additional technical knowledge: Familiarity with Smartsheet, Power BI, Tableau, and Power Query is an advantage. - Digital tools: Experience with digital platforms for product development, workflow management, and process efficiency is highly desirable. - Personal attributes: A genuine interest in products, curiosity, openness to learning, and a collaborative mindset suited to a global working environment. ### Benefits: - Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven business with a focus on creating positive impact in communities around the world. - A diverse and collaborative team environment that values different perspectives and global ways of thinking. - Inclusive workplace culture that supports equal opportunity and values individual contributions. - Workplace flexibility designed to support a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life. - Well-being policies that recognize emotional, physical, and social wellness. - Opportunities to contribute to product innovation, sourcing excellence, and supply chain improvement within the apparel industry.