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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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 b