Senior Analyst, Material Strategy

Location: ASIA > SGP > Singapore > GMT Product Supply Office

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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