Managing Director Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Kowloon (Job ID R302549)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

• 10 + years of experience leading an International team managing the production of consumer goods
• 5 + years of experience in a leadership role

Skills:

• A strong leader with exceptional management abilities
• In-depth understanding of the Product Development and Sourcing process for Apparel, Footwear and Hardgoods processes
• Effective collaborator with executives and senior leaders throughout the organization
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness
• Ability to build and energize the sourcing organization
• Highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive situations, cultural differences, and multi-national business negotiations
• Ability to develop talent at all levels of the organization
• Track record of attracting, developing and retaining talented professionals
• Passion for excellence and a strong customer focus

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all International based sourcing operations ensuring continuity of supply, speed to market, competitive pricing, and compliance to all regulatory and ethical requirements 
• Lead a team of sourcing, production, factory compliance, and quality assurances professionals to oversee the production of private branded goods
• Lead the execution of sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and mitigation of tariffs and duties
• Collaborate with sourcing, product development, import logistics and customs compliance teams to develop and implement department-specific development calendars that clearly delineate key deadlines, meetings, and responsibilities for each development season
• Delivery against KPI's including ship on time, cost savings, and risk mitigation  
• Development and ownership of process to monitor and report on achievement of key deadlines for all overseas sourcing functions
• Lead the management, preparation and presentation of all budgets for International Operations departments
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Up to 25% travel required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to nights, weekends and holidays as necessary

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​