Job Description

The Assistant Global Sourcing Manager will play a significant role in supporting the Global Sourcing Manager to execute private brand sourcing strategies and meet the financial goals established by the company for assigned product categories.

Major Activities

• Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives.
• Support the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP, category/classification, and vendor analysis, to support sourcing operations.
• Monitor sample approval process and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise.
• Support cost negotiation.
• Support the Global Sourcing Manager in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team.
• Support Global Sourcing Manager by reviewing QC issues with cross-functional teams and advise outcome to vendor.
• Manage the vendor setup process including reviewing the vendor setup paperwork
• Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.
• Organize cross-functional meetings while providing information preparation and analysis, for meetings such as transition meetings, vendor matrix review meeting, and vendor visits.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 2+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role

Other

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills are required
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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