The Sourcing Manager is the liaison between the Buyers and agents/factories. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing in developing the overall sourcing strategy by category.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Lead the Product Partner Matrix process
Compile and analyze data (Product Partner Scorecard) and make recommendations for grow/maintain/decline
Partner with Sr Director of Sourcing Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to the business needs
Identify any gaps in the matrix and present recommendations to fill to the team
Balance global risks with country-of-origin diversification plans
Communicate action plans with Agents/Product Partners
Assist in onboarding new agents/factories
Track report and manage agent/factory performance
Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during the development process
Identify cost improvement opportunities (bidding)
Clarify and communicate specs and product engineering details labeling and packaging instructions and other information to in country sourcing and/or vendors
Negotiate the costs from the directives
Compile and submit costing worksheets for PO creation to Merchant Partners
Manage and enforce the product development calendar for optimal operational efficiency
Plan and manage international development trips
Execute manage and report on production resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery
Develop team talent across all areas
Build collaborative relationships with business and support teams
Perform project work as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
Candidate must have a minimum of 6 -10 years experience in international sourcing and/or buying preferably within home goods working directly with agents/factories
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to source from and work with overseas markets as needed
Strong ability to identify global issues and communicate within the organization
Demonstrate strong analytical negotiating and problem-solving skills
Ability develop/maintain strong working relationship with peers and cross-functional teams
Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills
Demonstrates strong listening written and oral communication skills
Willing and able to travel for market and store trips
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
Possesses a clear understanding of the supply chain: product development sourcing packaging and shipping
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadline
Takes calculated risks to achieve results
Develops creative solutions to business issues
Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus
International travel required
Type: Exempt
When youre a part of our team you have the full support of a diverse close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect appreciate and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.
Required Experience:
Manager
DescriptionSourcing ManagerJob SummaryThe Sourcing Manager is the liaison between the Buyers and agents/factories. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing in developing the overall sourcing strategy by category.Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesLead the Prod...
Description
Sourcing Manager
Job Summary
The Sourcing Manager is the liaison between the Buyers and agents/factories. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing in developing the overall sourcing strategy by category.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Lead the Product Partner Matrix process
Compile and analyze data (Product Partner Scorecard) and make recommendations for grow/maintain/decline
Partner with Sr Director of Sourcing Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to the business needs
Identify any gaps in the matrix and present recommendations to fill to the team
Balance global risks with country-of-origin diversification plans
Communicate action plans with Agents/Product Partners
Assist in onboarding new agents/factories
Track report and manage agent/factory performance
Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during the development process
Identify cost improvement opportunities (bidding)
Clarify and communicate specs and product engineering details labeling and packaging instructions and other information to in country sourcing and/or vendors
Negotiate the costs from the directives
Compile and submit costing worksheets for PO creation to Merchant Partners
Manage and enforce the product development calendar for optimal operational efficiency
Plan and manage international development trips
Execute manage and report on production resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery
Develop team talent across all areas
Build collaborative relationships with business and support teams
Perform project work as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
Candidate must have a minimum of 6 -10 years experience in international sourcing and/or buying preferably within home goods working directly with agents/factories
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to source from and work with overseas markets as needed
Strong ability to identify global issues and communicate within the organization
Demonstrate strong analytical negotiating and problem-solving skills
Ability develop/maintain strong working relationship with peers and cross-functional teams
Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills
Demonstrates strong listening written and oral communication skills
Willing and able to travel for market and store trips
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
Possesses a clear understanding of the supply chain: product development sourcing packaging and shipping
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadline
Takes calculated risks to achieve results
Develops creative solutions to business issues
Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus
International travel required
Type: Exempt
When youre a part of our team you have the full support of a diverse close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect appreciate and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.
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