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Job Location drjobs

Charlotte - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Associate Global Sourcing oversees the production of Private Brands manufactured exclusively for Belk from initial concept sample through delivery. They ensure the production of the line for their assigned brand(s) or category is managed effectively and with the Global Sourcing Manager Design and Buying team to ensure brand aesthetic is maintained and merchandise meets or surpasses quality margin and delivery targets.

  • Partner with sourcing manager on the execution of the sourcing strategy inclusive of understanding the vision for the brand or category in area of responsibility and to achieve mark up plans
  • Support the management of the timeline and total production process for assigned private brands or categories from initial concept through delivery with internal and overseas partners
  • Communicate target costs and quantities by style; negotiate costs to deliver competitive pricing and overall financial goals
  • Work closely with the Color & Quality Assurance team to ensure that all products meet quality and safety standards
  • Partner with cross functional team (CFT) including but not limited to sourcing manager designer textile designer technical designer color team and buying on all approvals
  • Drive vendor and style allocation aligning to Sourcing Manager/Director Strategy and recapping to CFT.
  • Maintain follow up with suppliers on placements to align with time and action calendar to ensure product specifications quality standards deadlines and deliveries are met as contracted.
  • Monitor style set up purchase order creation and maintenance processes with bottom line accountability for the integrity and accuracy of all data entered into PLM.
  • Facilitate weekly CFT meetings to drive results focusing on upcoming deliverables and product follow ups
  • Coordinate with logistics and suppliers to resolve shipping issues
  • Accountable for supporting a learning culture that will empower and leverage a collaborative team environment
  • Maintain alignment of work to support company mission vision values goals and strategies
  • Other duties as assigned by manager or required by business need

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree

in related field or equivalent business experience

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

46 years

product development sourcing or its equivalent

Required

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills

Detail oriented flexible selfmotivated and able to lead others

Flexible; capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change; successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles

Performs basic retail math and utilizes formulas for analysis and reporting activities

Detailoriented to manage customer requirements and understand product; must possess organizational and planning skills

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (written and verbal)

Use analytical and reasoning skills to review data arrive at factbased conclusions and recommend nextstep actions

Proficiency in Microsoft office products including Outlook Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge of the product manufacturing techniques fabrication and costing components that impact product line development

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. and able to see and distinguish colors.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Available and able to travel internationally and domestically

Accessibility Guidelines:

is committed to making the online application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are constantly making improvements to comply with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. If any of the information on the website is not accessible to you due to a disability please contact us via email at Please provide the location of the inaccessible information and the format you wish to have the information presented and we will be happy to send it to you either via your email address or a separate mailing address you provide. If you prefer you may contact one of our friendly Shared Services representatives atand we will be happy to assist you with the application process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Belk is an equalopportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race color age sex gender identity sexual orientation hair style hair texture religion marital status pregnancy national origin/ancestry citizenship physical/mental disability genetic information military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Employment Type

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