Manages continuous improvement of long term materials sourcing strategies and research & development to design intent aligned with Kohl’s apparel sourcing strategies, defining new opportunities and risks Drives Kohl’s strategic materials direction consistent with global markets and maximizes business strategy for optimal product value equation Manages research & development team to drive newness, trend to design intent while leveraging a strategic global mill matrix Communicates strategic materials plans, and decisions at a global level including consolidation and mill COP strategy aligned with Apparel sourcing strategy – in the interest of Kohl’s Evaluate global commodities markets to validate strategic cost guidance direction while optimizing product value creation Influence, communicate with key internal partners at multiple levels Kohl’s global materials strategy and newness, trend aligned with design intent Drive partnership with the cross functional teams at Kohl’s, Li & Fung and within Strategic Sourcing to ensure the materials strategies align with the business need & Apparel Sourcing strategy Apply knowledge of material manufacturing & sourcing and global macroeconomics to optimize quality, cost and speed Drive negotiating cost containment by managing mill matrix strategic intent,, counter development with multiple mill supplier options, price benchmarking, and placement of Service Level Terms (SLT) for yarn and greige pre-positioning Maintain and optimize a 3 year mill strategy that services the research & development of newness, trend while containing costs, elevating quality, reducing lead times to meet merchant financial goals Collaborate with process optimization to leverage technology for the optimal flow of information to facilitate driving materials strategies for strategic decision making Develops team members through coaching and performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and development plans Embeds key company goals in sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion into team management plans and strategies Special projects, as needed. 7+ years of retail or production, sourcing, supply chain management, product development or related experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Expert in manufacturing and supply chain Global Business Knowledge/Cross Cultural Agility Bachelor’s degree in Production, Sourcing, Business or related field General understanding of textile manufacturing Management experience Ability to successfully operate in an international environment Ability to travel domestically and internationally Kohl's is an equal Opportunity Employer and an organization that values and encourages diversity among our applicants.
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