Assistant Global Sourcing Manager
Michaels Stores•Irving, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Global Sourcing Manager will play a significant role in supporting the Global Sourcing Manager to execute private brand sourcing strategies and meet the financial goals established by the company for assigned product categories.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills are required
- Ability to multitask and shift priorities
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
Responsibilities
- Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives.
- Support the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP, category/classification, and vendor analysis, to support sourcing operations.
- Monitor sample approval process and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise.
- Support cost negotiation.
- Support the Global Sourcing Manager in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team.
- Support Global Sourcing Manager by reviewing QC issues with cross-functional teams and advise outcome to vendor.
- Manage the vendor setup process including reviewing the vendor setup paperwork
- Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
- Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.
- Organize cross-functional meetings while providing information preparation and analysis, for meetings such as transition meetings, vendor matrix review meeting, and vendor visits.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Telemedicine services
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Various voluntary insurance options
- Employee discounts
- Access to partner discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
