Description
This is an office-based role in our Singapore office.
Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success.
The Assistant Sourcing Manager is responsible for end-to-end apparel product development and production execution, with deep ownership of fabric, fit, construction, and manufacturing readiness.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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.)
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Apparel, Textiles, or related field a plus)