Associate Sourcing Manager - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma•New York, NY

53d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

About the Team The product development team drives execution of the product development process to successfully deliver West Elm products on time, which meet the design, quality and value mission. About the Role As an Associate Sourcing Manager, you will own the product through the development lifecycle up to order placement. You will lead communication with vendors and overseas offices, drive timeline adherence and cross-functional alignment. You will help lead the upholstered products category in alignment with the product calendar.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of product development/sourcing
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to change
Excellent time management and communication skills
Microsoft suite is a must
Flex PLM is a plus

Nice To Haves

Flex PLM is a plus

Responsibilities

PD Process Ownership- Owns delivering products within parameters set by design, engineering, and merchandising.
Drives cross functional alignment on development goals.
Leads seasonal PD kickoff meetings.
Owns weekly PD meetings for assigned categories.
Updates development tracker.
Communicates accurate details relating to sampling, costing and product details to all cross functional partners and vendors/ agents.
Timeline Management -Drives adherence to all timing goals: spec out, sample due dates, product approval, final cost pass off, validation and PO placement.
Leads the communication on sample requests, follow up and troubleshooting timelines.
Costing- Identifies opportunities for cost engineering and implements in development.
Negotiates newness costing based on merchandising parameters.
Vendor Development -In partnership with manager, develops deep understanding of vendor capabilities and leverages knowledge to lead the team to develop best possible product within vendor limitations.

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series