Global Component Developer Lead - Woven, Jersey

Global Component Developer Lead - Woven, Jersey at H&M Group in Shanghai, China.

Responsibilities

–Act as the role model in Global Component Developer (GCD)’s key responsibility includes:

• •Secure component development process end to end, involves component risk assessment, securing quality, in line with the brand identity and values.
• •Ensure best options in terms of quality, price and lead time in alignment with assortment expectations.
• •Identify the right suppliers in order to maintain a sustainable supplier base. Interpret global trends in new components with suitable suppliers.

•Update and follow sustainability trends and innovations

• –Optimized the workflow of GCD and Tier 2 suppliers, in terms of material sourcing and component development.
• –Taking lead to work with GCD team to build up seasonal material library together with Buying office Material Manager.
• –Responsible for Stories Common Fabric (SCF) qlty.
• –Involve in full material booking process to secure best options in terms of quality, price and lead time in alignment with assortment expectations.

Requirements

Skill & Ability

• –High technical knowledge and a deep understanding of sustainable standards and component
• –Business minded with strong negotiation skills and a vast understanding of pricing from a global perspective.
• –Good global market knowledge and the ability to seek out and implement further opportunities that could strengthen our customer offer.
• –Proactive and problem-solving approach to both identify and apply solutions to challenges connected to components and production.
• –Collaborative teamwork and communication skills. Work hand in hand with all stakeholders to co-execute the strategies and activities set from Assortment and Production.
• –As informal leader, providing guidance and feedback ,contributing to a culture of creativity, consistency, and continuous improvement across the team.
• –Act as a role model towards H&M Group Values.

About the Company

Launched in 2013, & OTHER STORIES offers a curated range of shoes, bags, accessories, beauty and ready-to-wear – all equally important for the whole look.