Sourcing Associate PVH
New York City, NY - USA
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Sourcing Associate - PVHPOSITION SUMMARY
The Sourcing Associate will be responsible for supporting category management in conjunction with the supply chain & business strategies. This includes sourcing product development pre-production and production responsibilities meeting organizational goals & metrics.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Calendar management (adherence & assist in problem solving)
Support manager with projects for management business review / meetings and other projects assigned
Collaborate with category manager and PVH offshore offices to ensure deliverables are being met and systems are updated
Create cost charts & analyze costing for all new developments collaborating with vendors on cost options to meet AUC targets
Develop and maintain tracking reports for research & developments
Responsible for assisting in monitoring seasonal status of samples and offering mitigation plans where needed at all stages in development
Participate in proto / sms reviews & line finalization meetings
Daily follow up/email communications with cross functional team on/offshore
Collaborate with Sourcing Manager and Design on seasonal R&D along with new sourcing opportunities
Manage Supply Team Projects as needed i.e. Seasonal Audit Sample tracking
Handle other responsibilities and projects as assigned
Maintain updated information via systems (Entefy/PLM) including product allocation costing proto tracking testing & risk assessment
Work with hub teams and vendors to resolve development and production issues
Monitor calendar deliverables with vendors and cross-functional partners escalating any issues or late deliverables to Manager
Receive and distribute submits as needed (samples trim cards etc)
Send parcels as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in Product Development Sourcing & Manufacturing
- Bachelors Degree is required
Must be analytical; understand the supply goals & metrics.
Good judgment & decision-making skills (with an ability to get to root cause analysis).
Excellent communication & presentation skills (to include good listening & negotiation skills)
Must be detail oriented resourceful have excellent follow-up skills; learning and using all appropriate contacts to gather information & drive solutions.
Must be flexible and able to function in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to collaborate and clearly communicate transcending different cultures geographies & time zones.
Computer skills - Microsoft office specifically Excel is a must (V-look up/X look up and Pivot Table experience necessary)
PDM/PLM/Centric/Entefy are a plus
DECISION MAKING: Minimal decision making will be required initially but as there is increased familiarity with the role decision making will be required with regards to style allocation and development opportunities.
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Must be detail-oriented & able to problem solve and offer solutions to improve efficiencies. Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and/or ad hoc projects.
ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to function in a fast-paced continually evolving environment.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Required Experience:
IC