Global Sourcing Merchandise Manager

Do it Best•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The position is responsible for all activities in the Global Sourcing department. The Manager has the primary responsibility for managing the sourcing efforts with our Merchandising Staff and our Asia Offices. Additionally, this person is responsible for identifying potential suppliers and then managing projects. They will lead sales efforts of Globally Sourced products with the Merchandise Managers and Sales Territory Managers for markets and field efforts. They will work with Merchandise Managers and Category Management to develop effective tools to help members display and sell products at the retail level.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related field
5+ years Purchasing experience
Supervisory/management experience
Solid managerial and leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to work well with, direct, and motivate others
Effective prioritization and project management skills
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility
Ability to multi-task
Good problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Related experience in home improvement industry
Public speaking experience
Training experience
Experience writing training documentation
International Travel Experience
Retail management experience.

Responsibilities

Work with Division Manager to develop and execute Global Sourcing strategic plan
Manage the company’s import activities
Work with all Merchandise Managers to: Identify future import opportunities, Successfully implement new import programs, Maintain and update existing import programs
Product sourcing—identify and qualify factories to use for direct imports worldwide
Oversee import factory negotiations; this includes prices, terms, packaging, order quantities, etc.
Take the lead role in Freight Forwarder negotiations/communications as needed to lower our landed costs.
Play an active role in Global Sourcing supply chain activities
Expedite container shipments with brokers, ocean carriers, factories, and Do it Best -Asia as needed.
Monitor and manage container movement with Finance, inventory analysts, Expeditors and factories
Manage the preparation of import quotes for product managers including landed costs
Develop packaging, sales literature, and brand name usage for imports in collaboration with graphics, factories, and product managers
Responsibility for sales of import programs at Markets with merchandise managers; this includes booth layouts and product specials at Markets
Assist with the development of any independent testing needed on products.
Develop and maintain relationship with UL in Chicago.
Coordinate Letter of Credit preparation with Finance
Play a key role in container ordering with Inventory control/Merchandise Managers/factories
International travel—multiple Asia Trips annually, other int’l travel as needed
Manage daily activity with the Do it Best Asia office and other sourcing offices.
Manage the staff of the Global Sourcing Department
Direct member drop ship container orders
Collaborate on international member drop ship container orders with International Merchandising team
Other duties and projects as required.