Senior Manager, Sourcing & Analytics - Joe Fresh Apparel

SML Inox; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking innovative and collaborative team members to join their dynamic environment. As a key player in product development and sourcing, you will work closely with various teams to implement strategic sourcing initiatives. Your expertise will help build and manage a vendor network, ensuring quality and innovation standards are met. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence product development while fostering relationships with suppliers. If you're passionate about driving innovation in a fast-paced retail environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product development and sourcing, focusing on apparel retail.
• Strong understanding of global manufacturing and production cycles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead vendor negotiations to secure target pricing and margins.

Skills

Product Development

Sourcing Strategies

Vendor Negotiation

Quality Assurance

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

Web PDM

PLM systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh is a leading source for modern style and accessible design, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for men, women and children. Joe Fresh delivers quality and compelling value in categories spanning in apparel, accessories, and footwear. Joe Fresh collections are polished and sophisticated, with a focus on essential designs that appeal to a broad range of style-savvy consumers. With more than 350 Joe Fresh departments from coast to coast, the Joe fresh network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. We are looking for innovative, hardworking, and collaborative team members for our Joe Fresh team. Join our team in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with merchants, design, fabrics, product development, and sustainability teams to implement sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Build and manage a vendor network tailored to assigned categories, ensuring vendors meet quality, capacity, and innovation standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop products that meet design intent, margin, and cost targets.
• Lead vendor negotiations to secure target pricing and margins across categories.
• Develop and share detailed product briefs with vendors to clearly communicate design vision and expectations.
• Foster relationships with suppliers and agents to expand resources and drive innovation.
• Provide technical manufacturing guidance to enhance product development and execution.
• Partner with merchant teams to align on ex-factory delivery schedules and production timelines.
• Collaborate with QA teams to address testing exceptions and ensure product integrity.
• Lead regular sourcing updates to inform teams on progress and address potential challenges.
• Review proto samples to ensure alignment with quality, fit, and design expectations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into sourcing strategies.
• Identify process improvements, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to drive flexible, impactful solutions.
• Lead, assess, and develop the team to enhance productivity and performance.
• Support sourcing and product development initiatives and travel for vendor visits as needed.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion, business, or supply chain management.
• 10+ years of experience in product development and sourcing, with a focus on apparel retail.
• Strong understanding of global apparel manufacturing, production cycles, and best practices.
• Proven experience evaluating offshore factories (especially in Asia) for quality and compliance.
• Skilled in negotiating product costs and vendor agreements.
• Proficiency in Web PDM, PLM systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with design specifications and product lifecycle management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing, production, pricing strategies, and SKU planning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to inspire and develop teams to meet objectives.

How You’ll Succeed:
At Joe Fresh, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Joe Fresh recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.