Senior Analyst, Material Strategy

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing the material sourcing strategy and optimizing the global mill portfolio across multiple Footwear & Equipment brands. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of data-driven insight, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to drive material excellence and supply chain resilience.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Material Sourcing Strategy Development 
Support the creation and evolution of long-term material sourcing strategies aligned with brand, category, and sustainability goals.

- Mill Portfolio Management 
Analyse and optimize the global mill portfolio to ensure strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and performance improvement across quality, cost, and delivery.

- Data Analysis & Insights 
Leverage internal and external data to generate actionable insights on material trends, supplier performance, and sourcing opportunities.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration 
Partner with Sourcing, Product Creation, Sustainability, and Supply Planning teams to align material strategies with business needs and timelines.

- Supplier Engagement 
Support strategic supplier segmentation and engagement plans to build strong, value-driven partnerships.
- Reporting & Communication 
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate strategy progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

- Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret cost data and translate it into actionable insights for sourcing and development teams.

- Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying cost inefficiencies and proposing strategic solutions.

- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.

Data Tools Proficiency

- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus.

- Supply Chain & Sourcing Knowledge 
Understanding of global textile supply chains, sourcing markets, and mill operations.

- Project Management 
Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Independence: Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while collaborating effect
- Communication & Influence 
Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders.

- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management 
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across diverse teams and geographies.

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