Sr. Global Sourcing Analyst
Sr. Global Sourcing Analyst
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OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Columbia Sportswears dynamic global supply chain consists of 4 distribution centers 430 retail stores 80 apparel factories and 20 footwear factories worldwide and a diverse raw materials source base to support our consumer needs. We pride ourselves on being able to get products to market quickly safely and in the most cost-effective manner. By leveraging data analytics we are constantly pushing to make smarter business decisions and identifying innovative ways to make Columbia Sportswears supply chain more efficient and effective to meet our consumers ever-changing needs.
The Sr. Global Sourcing Analyst will assist in the development of the global source direction for the Columbia Sportswear Company brands. Execute the seasonal source plan to meet the immediate capacity needs for all apparel equipment and accessories by placing the right product at the right factory for effective utilization and maximized profitability. Be the expert on designated sourcing regions and vendor base. Participate in solving sourcing problems associated with increased inventory turns direct to consumer versus wholesale needs and risk mitigation through creating agility. Partner with cross-functional teams to understand the companys direction and in-season business needs.
HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Execute the seasonal calendar and with adherence to deadlines build and manage the seasonal source plan in PDM with consideration of vendor seasonal development and production capacity and capabilities
- Influence source decisions based on market channel needs risk mitigation opportunities and inventory turn goals
- Understanding of apparel costing profitability and margin metrics of the Columbia Sportswear Company brands and be able to influence and partner with vendors to achieve desired results
- Aid in building a 3-Year source strategy and provide reporting and data to support decision making
- Lead and influence projects or issues that develop and impact sourcing costing production flow development and other related manufacturing areas
- Build awareness of regional material capabilities and resources. Explore ways to create leverage for the Columbia Sportswear brands and ensure alignment of apparel and material sourcing strategies
- In collaboration with Liaison Offices gain an understanding of our suppliers capabilities. On an ongoing basis create analyze and monitor reports on the performance of the source base
- Understand categorys in-season needs and monitor and resolve factory capacity constraints throughout the seasonal lifecycle
- Understand global apparel trends trade regulations and company direction to maximize profitability and determine new source opportunities
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of tools to support reporting and data analytic needs
- Collaborate with analytics functions around the organization including the Analytics COE to maintain consistency and accuracy for CSC Analytics and staying abreast of new tools algorithms and methodologies that may be applicable to Sourcing Analytics
YOU ARE
- Able to work well with individuals of different countries and cultures
- Highly analytical with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable with ambiguity and can work in an evolving environment
- Able to deal with work and time pressures to accomplish job requirements in an efficient and effective manner
YOU HAVE
- 5-7 years of experience in apparel or other soft goods sourcing development merchandising production or in a manufacturing environment
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Pivot Tables and Power BI preferred
- Knowledge of garment manufacturing including sourcing costing compliance logistics distribution and planning operations as well as apparel materials and functional aspects of garments
- Capabilities to provide risk mitigation solutions through increased supply chain agility
- An understanding of sourcing methodologies
- An understanding of global trade agreements and trade regulations
- Role may require 50 hours per week usually with 8-10 hour days
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
