Global Apparel Sourcing Manager — Strategy & Innovation

Disney Entertainment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) is seeking a Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing based in Singapore. You will manage apparel categories, drive sourcing strategies, and lead factory relationships to meet profitability and quality targets.

You will act as a bridge between Design, Merchandising and Suppliers, leveraging 3D product creation and data-driven decisions to shorten development cycles and improve accuracy.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction standards and materials.
• Experience with fabric sourcing and garment development.
• Exposure to 3D product creation tools preferred.
• Solid costing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Able to balance design and cost of goods objectives.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin for Asia-market stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspires and motivates peers and direct reports as applicable.
• Develops and executes short and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Drives supplier relationships, cost negotiations, and production follow-up.
• Lead digital product creation, including 3D garment simulations.
• Coordinate with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising and Suppliers.
• Ensure on-time delivery and profitability while maintaining design vision.
• Collaborate with cross-country teams to expand supplier base.

Skills

Global Sourcing

Merchandising

Costing & Negotiation

Analytical skills

English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Textiles or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CLO

Browzwear

MicroCharts

Job description

The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) is seeking a Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing based in Singapore. You will manage apparel categories, drive sourcing strategies, and lead factory relationships to meet profitability and quality targets.

You will act as a bridge between Design, Merchandising and Suppliers, leveraging 3D product creation and data-driven decisions to shorten development cycles and improve accuracy.