Title:  Senior Manager - Digital Sourcing

Brighter futures start here

Anko Sourcing is the direct sourcing arm for the iconic Australian retail brands, Kmart and Target. As a team of highly experienced retail sourcing professionals, we strive to bring globally compelling, low-cost, on-trend products to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. We follow the highest standards to source ethically and operate with a clear focus on the welfare of our planet and our people. Anko Sourcing operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Job Accountabilities

• Lead and monitor supplier portal development as the key product owner
• Define long-term and mid-term strategies for digital sourcing and supply chain development
• Drive the digital sourcing strategy and execution (PMO) involves leading and overseeing digital sourcing initiatives to enhance the team’s daily operations and overall productivity
• Lead projects from conception to execution phase by identifying the right team, building project plans, and communicating with various stakeholders
• Break down complex business issues and build a roadmap to achieve strategy and deliver on it
• Define objective key results, lead and lag measures to track progress
• Monitor and adjust project plans and measures depending on varying business needs
• Influence and engage the key stakeholders, including C-level executives and the General Manager, to secure buy-in for the strategy
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to build compelling business cases for product enhancements and technological advancements
• Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness of the product, encompassing all aspects of customer experience, performance, availability, and reliability
• Own the induction, coaching and development to create a high performing team with clear measures, development plans and support mechanisms as need

Job Requirements

• Degree holder or above in Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, Operations Management, or other related disciplines
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, preferably with IT projects/ digitalization experience
• Experience as a product owner and with senior management influencing and communication
• Experience in consulting firms/ sourcing/ supply chain related functions in consumer goods sourcing offices or brands is preferred
• Solid understanding of the product life cycle, MVP, and iterative delivery methodologies
• Knowledge of end-to-end sourcing processes, systems and daily operations
• Agile certification holder is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address project-related issues
• Strong communication, presentation and storytelling skills to build storylines and business cases, and to effectively engage various stakeholders across different business functions
• Strong leadership and influencing skills to lead teams and projects, as well as to manage complex stakeholders effectively
• Change mindset and think strategically to always look for areas of improvement and navigate in complex business environment
• Proficient in both written and spoken Cantonese, English and Mandarin.

Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:

A place you can belong

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.