Assistant Global Sourcing Manager

Michaels Stores•Irving, TX

1d•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. This role involves supporting the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners, collecting and analyzing data for various projects, monitoring the sample approval process, and supporting cost negotiations. The position also requires managing the vendor setup process, serving as a liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations, and organizing cross-functional meetings.

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
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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