Sourcing Manager, Production - Secaucus, United States - The Children's Place

Description

Location:
Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Manager, Sourcing will be responsible for collaborating with the company's partners to produce brand-appropriate, high quality merchandise at competitive prices.

This position will help implement a global sourcing strategy that meets or exceeds financial and business objectives for our international division.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:
Implement the global sourcing strategy that meets or exceeds financial and business objectives while adhering to calendar deadlines
Maintain relationships with vendors
Collaborate with Global Sourcing Team on costing strategy and cost negotiations to meet financial targets
Manage and develop vendor and factor base for capacity management and category planning
Maintain vendor partnerships that support the allocation process in an effort to minimize costs and maximize efficiencies
Participate in product approval process ensuring on-time delivery and quality product
Manage and resolve vendor claims and chargebacks
Oversee and develop high performing teams
Identify opportunities to develop and improve the efficiency of sourcing processes for international markets (i.e., market specific testing, labeling and shipping requirements)


Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
8+ years of experience in global sourcing
Sourcing for international markets required - specifically China, India and Mexico


Skills and Behaviors:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Must be detail oriented and organized
Ability to build cross-functional relationships
Ability to interact and influence with all levels within the organization
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

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