Senior Sourcing Manager

Aeropostale•New York, NY

35d

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Manager supports the strategic management of multiple product classifications. He/she partners with the cross functional team (Merchandising, Design) and external vendor partners to develop, source, and place programs that achieve financial goals and support the brand. The Senior Product Manager proactively seeks opportunities to leverage resources across categories and businesses and drive operational efficiency and standardization.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Production/Product Development
Clear and thorough understanding of the product development and approval process
Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills
Retail math skills
Cost negotiation skills across wide range of categories and materials
Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and Word
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
Flexible, organized, team player
Denim and woven product category experience

Nice To Haves

Specialty Retailer experience

Responsibilities

Support the development, sourcing, and placement of programs on a seasonal basis, emphasizing quality and maintaining mark-on plans.
Supports partnerships with cross functional merchant and design departments to develop long term strategies to achieve the goals of the business within the parameters of cost targets and delivery schedules.
Support and participate in all relevant company wide initiatives as they arise. Lead team in adjusting to changing priorities.
Partner with merchandising to maintain an awareness of key items and overall assortment across classifications.
Partner with design to gain an understanding of seasonal concepts and design direction across classifications.
Support team in the resolution of complex development, shipping, and delivery issues while upholding internal and external partnerships.
Analyze processes, resources, and techniques across classifications and create plans to drive consistency and standardization.
Partner with Fabric development team and design to conduct fabric and technique research.
Manage deadlines in accordance with the corporate calendar. Find creative solutions to calendar issues throughout the production process.
Investigate ways to shorten lead-times and increase flexibility.
Communicate and enforce Aeropostale’s production, quality, and delivery requirements with all team members and suppliers.