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Ref #
W176790
State/Region
Kowloon
Department
Manufacturing & Sourcing
Location
Hong Kong SAR

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Sourcing Specialist (1 year contract), reporting to the Sourcing Manager, Woven, oversees end-to-end product development and merchandising execution for assigned woven categories. The role plays a critical part in supply planning, development tracking, cost accuracy, and on-time delivery, ensuring products consistently meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations. Strong experience in woven outerwear sourcing is highly preferred. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage end to end product development activities from sampling through bulk sample approval. 
  • ​Coordinate Sourcing activities with assigned suppliers in line with Annual & seasonal supply models 
  • ​Support capacity management and country planning by ensuring accurate allocation plan 
  • ​Manage sample development, color-up execution and development calendar 
  • ​Follow up on costing, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness and timely alignment with buy plans 
  • Execute seasonal buy plans and support allocation management to meet delivery targets under post market 
  • ​Track pre-production milestones and to ensure on-time delivery plan across all assigned styles 
  • ​Communicate product updates, design changes, and development revisions clearly to cross function teams and suppliers  
  • ​Proactively support and partner with OMT to identify, manage, and resolve quality callouts, production bottleneck 
  • ​Work as the key liaison between PMT, supplier, OMT and cross function team 
  • ​Maintain accurate system data and development status throughout the product lifecycle 
  • ​Support continuous improvement related to speed, execution accuracy, and supplier performance 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably working with high end fashion brand 
  • Diploma or above holder in Fashion/Textile or related disciplines 
  • Sound technical knowledge in apparel sourcing and products (Woven knowledge and Outerwear preferred) 
  • Experience working in buying office, garment manufacturing and large trading firms 
  • Experience with USA, Europe and APAC markets 
  • Self-motivated, independent, strong interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Good command of spoken and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin 
  • Strong computer knowledge in Microsoft Office 
  • PLM, SAP & Digital system (Browzwear) knowledge would be an advantage 
  • Immediately available is a plus 
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