About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better. </span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The VP- Crocs Brand Sourcing, for Crocs Trading Company, Singapore is responsible for leading the Commercialization, Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations & Centre of Excellence (COE) functions for Crocs brand. Reporting to the VP, Global Product Supply, this role plays a key part in sourcing alignment and Global supplier network management through innovative new product development, operational excellence, on-time performance, development of strong supplier relationships, cost efficiency consistent with the goals of the organization & team growth.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Do</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Sourcing Operations Strategy, Deployment & Execution.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Partner (Contract Manufacturing) Relationship Management.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Long Range and Seasonal Capacity planning.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Product Commercialization.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Centre of Manufacturing Excellence - Injection & Compound.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Team Leadership.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Drive</strong> the Sourcing Operations strategy with focus on New Product Launch, Supply Chain Resiliency and OTIF requirements in conjunction with the company’s Long-Range Plans.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Manage</strong> Leadership expectations around New Product Introduction, Country of Origin Diversification and Partner excellence.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Communicate </strong>with internal stakeholders and external partners to align goals, strategies and execution road maps.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Maintain</strong> strong relationships with Vendors & internal cross functional teams and build an inclusive collaborative environment.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Track</strong> key performance indicators & deliver actionable insights through regular reporting & analysis.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Innovate </strong>by championing new fools, technologies, and processes that improve efficiency and scalability.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Connect</strong> cross-functionally with HQ Product Team, HQ Planning Team, Shared Services Team, Supply Chain Strategy team, Origin Logistics, & Finance teams to ensure cohesive execution.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Achieve</strong> operational excellence through continuous improvement & challenging status quo.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Bring to the Table</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Minimum 15 years of experience in Sourcing or Manufacturing Operations, with at least 5 years in Leadership role, Footwear background is a must.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proven leadership in managing regional or global sourcing operations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in managing supplier relationships & contract negotiations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Effective communicator with executive presence.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficient in oral and written English communication.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Connector persona.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job Category: Corporate </span></span></p>