Job Title
Manager - Global Sourcing
Job Profile
Basic Function:
This is a newly created position to support the company's strategic initiative to grow direct imports. The candidate will play a significant role in assisting the Director of Global Sourcing to drive the process and lead the team to successfully execute the strategies and achieve the financial goals established by the Company for assigned product categories
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The position will drive Direct Import growth through effective product lifecycle management. This person will develop category Sourcing Plans and be responsible for execution of the Plans.
This position will be responsible for 2-4 direct reports and manage a network of service providers including Agent staff in Dallas and Asia.
The position will be responsible for cost negotiations, production, on-time shipments and overall execution for aassigned product categories.
This position will be responsible for developing product solutions in support of the Merchandising direction and ensure that the Company's goals of product innovation and quality are achieved.
This position will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and developing vendor relationships that support category needs. Furthermore, the position will leverage these relationships across the Company to provide the best cost and value equation.
This position will be the key internal link between all internal and external stakeholders including Merchandising, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Agents, Vendors, Legal and Inventory Management
The position will require significant international travel to identify, evaluate and manage a global vendor and agent network.
Minimum 5 years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company.
We are looking for a world class sourcing executive with a demonstrated track record in product development and sourcing. The person must possess straong leadership, business knowledge and technical abilities.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor desgree is required. A MBA or Master degree in related field is preferred
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Location: USA-TX-Irving |
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Date Last Verified
Sep 08,2010 |
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Posted on
Jun 25,2010 |
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