Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing, Apparel - Disney Consumer Products

• Sourcing & Vendor Management: Execute sourcing strategies aligned to vendor capability
• Develop suppliers in technical apparel and material innovation
• Assess vendors on quality, cost, speed, and digital readiness
• Product Development & Execution: Lead development from concept to production readiness
• Translate design into production-ready garments (fit, construction, materials)
• Partner with Technical Design on fit approvals and garment engineering
• 3D Digital Development: Utilize 3D tools (e.g., CLO, Browzwear) for virtual sampling
• Validate samples digitally
• Cost Engineering: Manage costing with clear understanding of fabric and construction drivers
• Drive value engineering through material and design optimization
• Balance cost with product integrity
• Fabric & Textile Proficiency: Able to understand fabric validation (knits, wovens, performance fabrics)
• Evaluate textile specifications and testing
• Production Readiness & Risk: Identify risks in production timelines
• Ensure all approvals are completed before bulk
• Partner with QA to resolve issues

• At least 5 years in apparel product development or sourcing
• Experience with fabric sourcing and garment development
• Exposure to 3D product creation tools preferred
• Strong apparel construction, fit, and fabric knowledge
• Understanding of textile performance and testing
• Experience with 3D garment tools such as CLO, Browzwear
• Solid costing, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities between creative design and cost of goods objectives
• Proficient in English and Mandarin Chinese - to interact with stakeholders across Asia markets
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and strategy-formulation skills
• Strong computer skills. (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Micro Charts, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree (Apparel, Textiles, or related field a plus)

Exposure to 3D product creation tools preferred