Disney Experiences ยท 1 day ago
Assistant Sourcing Manager
Kissimmee, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelDisney Experiences is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager for Sustainable Textiles and Materials Sourcing. This role will assist in sustainable fabric sourcing and development, support the Product Lifecycle Management fabric library, and collaborate with various teams to ensure fabrics meet sustainability targets and quality standards.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Assist the Sourcing Manager in building and maintaining the physical and digital PLM fabric, trim, yarn, and wash libraries with core, novelty, and sustainable options, including mill and costing data
Enter and maintain material data library in the PLM system, including directional costing and MOQs; update quarterly cost fluctuations under guidance
Assist in executing mill and vendor strategies on costing, placement, and production management of textiles and trims
Support cost negotiations and delivery terms with Suppliers; maintain fabric detail sheets and fabric headers for all fabrics in the library under supervision
Regularly update cross-functional teams on fabric and trims costing trends as directed
Assist the Sourcing Manager in identifying future fabric and material development requirements; support proposal of new material R&D opportunities
Assist in sourcing cost-effective sustainable alternatives and support negotiation of volume-related cost reductions
Utilize tools to support Category Sourcing Managers in costing simulations based on material selections
Assist in analyzing sustainable fabric needs across brands and categories; support recommendations to cross-functional partners for leveraging qualities/platforming fabrics across Brands and Categories, utilizing the fabric, trims, and wash resource library
Apply knowledge of sustainable fabrics and certifications; ensure fabrics meet safety and quality standards under guidance
Assist in research and development of fabrics, trims, print techniques, and washes with sustainable options for review with Design, working within aesthetic and cost parameters
Assist in facilitating review of production lots, swatches, and knit downs
Assist in maintaining QC log on bulk fabrics, including dye lots; catalog bulk approvals; gather and review Supplier reports on fabric defects and review results with mills under supervision
Assist in reviewing fabric submits and facilitate communication of approvals or comments to Suppliers in partnership with Product Design, Sourcing, and Brand Merchandising
Support seasonal and ongoing fabric development, including day-to-day meetings and communications with design, fabric mills, global sourcing, and overseas offices under guidance
Support cross-functional meetings to review fabric by populating agendas and recaps, identifying development charts with meeting notes, and communicating results of fabric reviews to Suppliers as directed
Support collaboration with Product Integrity team to ensure proposed materials meet all existing and foreseen Safety/Quality/Regulatory guidelines
Assist with daily communication and follow-up with vendors and fabric suppliers to ensure fabrics are being developed, delivered, costed, and produced appropriately, resolve routine issues, and ensure compliance with Disney processes, procedures, and quality standards under supervision
Assist in maintaining data integrity of the digital fabric library in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software
Qualification
Required
Technical understanding of fabric construction and performance
Demonstrated understanding of fiber, yarn, fabric, knitting, washing, dyeing, finishing, testing, and garment construction
Exposure to sourcing and production of textile products
Knowledge of sustainable fabric certifications and manufacturing processes
Effective communication skills with cross-functional partners and Suppliers/Manufacturers
Ability to assist with development of various fabrics and timelines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners; a team player
Active self-starter and learner; ability to adapt quickly to changing business strategies and corporate sustainability priorities
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management System(s)
Exposure to production manufacturing and product engineering, global trade regulations, global testing protocol, global product integrity, production cycle timeline, calendar management, fabric performance, and garment/product construction
MS Excel skills that can be used to combine and analyze data from various sources, and generate reports
Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change, and grow with organization
Schedule flexibility to accommodate global time zones
Bachelor's degree in Textiles/Material Science/Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Retail Management, General/International Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent professional experience
Company
Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
John Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
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Vice President, Synergy, Partnership Marketing & Promotions
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