Associate Global Sourcing Manager Job at Michaels Stores, Irving, TX

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  • Michaels Stores
  • Irving, TX

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.

Job Tags

Local area, Overseas, Shift work,

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