Vice President Merchandise Sourcing
Vice President Merchandise Sourcing
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Universal Orlando Resort believes inperson collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. There are also roles that require being onsite full time. Limited remote opportunities may be available within specific departments. Youll learn more about this during the recruitment process.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Vice President Merchandise Sourcing for Global Parks Merchandise part of the Universal Products & Experiences (UPE) division is responsible for developing and leading strategic sourcing initiatives for merchandise categories (including but not limited to softlines toys etc) across our parks and UDX divisions. This role will lead a dynamic global but regionally diverse procurement team supporting consumer product categories with a focus on geographical production support across multiple destinations. Additionally this role will collaborate with brand management and product development teams to drive synergies implement sourcing strategies and execute corporate initiatives while developing and nurturing key relationships with suppliers worldwide. This role will be responsible for developing long term sourcing strategies and initiatives including ongoing vendor management.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads the Merchandise sourcing organization and establishes sourcing strategies that set competitive expectations for vendors pursuing business new and expanded opportunities with the UDX business units Strong ability model total cost of ownership by various geographic regions including navigating geopolitical complexities by region.
- Lead and drive the development of a comprehensive manufacturing strategy that supports global and regional products ensuring alignment with our destinations worldwide. Incorporate supply chain process efficiency to minimize transit times manage tariffs effectively and evaluate total cost of ownership. Engage and collaborate with business partners to address critical supply issues and operating conditions on global scale ensuring seamless operations and proactive problem solving.
- Lead and drive change management activities related to the implementation of overall strategy including applying structured approach and methodology for sourcing efforts (vendor consolidation diversification etc) building relationships including regular checkins with key operating partners from various divisions globally and project plans to address communication and training needs and identifies resistance and performance gaps and work to develop and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and execute a supplier evaluation process that incorporates key performance indicators (KPIs) that include but is not limited to service level cost structure manufacturing capabilities and knowledge and adherence to global and regional compliance requirements. Drive feedback sessions with internal partners and with strategic suppliers.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training materials on sourcing strategies tailored to our product development teams.
- Facilitate an approach to process improvement and cost optimization efforts that leverage principles like Six Sigma lean Kaizen and other utilizing tools and approaches like value stream mapping and data analytic tools.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- A Bachelors degree in finance Accounting or Business is required.
- Masters degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- 12 Years experience leading global sourcing/procurements teams and initiatives supporting large matrix organizations.
- Six Sigma BlackBelt or Champion or PMP preferred.
- Experience in complex global industries/markets with a strong customer centric focus.
- Demonstrated and proven negotiation capabilities.
- Direct knowledge of strategies trends and approaches in the areas of technology labor and indirect material.
- The ideal candidate has successfully led complex negotiations in high stakes situations and managed large budgets.
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
