Associate Sourcing Manager

Target•Minneapolis, MN

10d•$58,100 - $104,600•Hybrid

About The Position

A role in Owned Brand Sourcing means having a hand in developing products that have a positive impact on people and the planet. We integrate our sourcing capabilities with our propensity for quality and social responsibility to positively impact the cost and quality of our products. We care about the lives of the people who make the products Target guests love, and we’re mindful of the impact our manufacturing practices have on the environment. In Sourcing, you’ll apply your apparel and accessories and/or home goods expertise to promote and apply responsible sourcing practices while driving the success and growth of Target’s owned brands. The Sourcing team starts at the very earliest stages of product development, builds out the costing models and tracks where product stands at every step in the production cycle, from overseas shipping to our import warehouses, distribution centers and stores. And since Target is indeed a global company, you’ll be part of the team that manages global relationships in partnership with the buying team who shop for trends all over the world. Your ability to stay aware of our suppliers’ activities will help ensure compliance with responsible practices, and you’ll have influence over which manufacturers Target chooses to work with. You’ll be a close point-of-contact with Target team members in sourcing offices located in 20 countries around the globe, and you’ll support their work as liaisons among buyers, product developers and overseas partners. As an Associate Sourcing Manager on the Western Hemisphere team, you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to deliver outstanding owned-brand products to our guests. You will assist in driving sourcing strategies that align to strategic business goals and the critical needs of the relevant category. You will utilize data and analytics to help Target achieve our value and financial plans. You will assist in managing a supplier matrix and country of production strategies that elevate performance, boost profit, drive speed to market and deliver on sustainability commitments.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent experience
Strong financial, strategic and analytical skills
Entrepreneurial spirit with strong communication, decision-making, and organization skills
Performance-driven individual who demonstrates strong initiative
Flexibility and resiliency; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
Respects, appreciates, and values diverse voices and approaches.
Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support to Western Hemisphere Sourcing Managers to drive sourcing strategies and elevate business partners including managing reporting and providing data analysis.
Review and track pre-production through shipping activities to meet execution requirements and timelines
Develop, coach, and manage relationships with vendors on the vendor matrix
Negotiate cost, flexibility, and other value levers with vendors
Analyze cost components and the global raw material market to provide data to support negotiations
Perform category costing deep dives to understand should costs and bring recommendations to the CFT
Partner with Sourcing Managers and Project Manager on calendar shifts and unique calendar timing by vendor
Elevate supplier matrix by evaluating capabilities, lead times, and flexibility and providing consistent feedback