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

Description

Location:
Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Associate Manager, Sourcing will serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and for working with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:
Serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors
Maintain seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines are met
Develop negotiation and costing skills; responsible for achieving financial targets for a specific category
Maintain product cost updates and communicate with overseas offices regarding requested costing options
Align tasks to achieve on-time delivery and quality product for the product approval process
Maintain commitment schedule for fabric reservations and long lead times based on direction from management
Maintain product tracking process for specific categories
Expedite and monitor sample development progress and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of sourcing processes and present to manager


Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in related role
Retail industry experience preferred


Skills and Behaviors:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented
Ability to work on tasks and job functions independently
Ability to build cross-functional relationships
Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
Must be able to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

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