Sourcing Manager I (General Merch)

HEB•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

H-E-B's GM Sourcing Group enhances the customer shopping experience by bringing in products from local, domestic, and international suppliers. As a GM Sourcing Manager I, you'll manage and lead agent merchandising teams and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution through product development and sourcing, to shelf. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to collaborate across functions? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... experience to serve as internal / external SME? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to identify and implement cost-saving activities? We are looking for: - 2+ years of experience in sourcing, product development / management, or buying

Requirements

A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
2+ years of experience in sourcing, product development, product management, or buying
Strong working knowledge of international sourcing process and financials, costing, and raw materials
Working knowledge of MS office and database query tools
Strong understanding of global dynamics (e.g., currency fluctuation, tariff changes, country dynamics, cultural differences, business-related legislation)
Strong communication skills
Strong project management skills
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to communicate through language barriers and cultural differences
Ability / willingness to travel internationally and domestically, working long hours during non-traditional work times
Ability to manage business outside of traditional business hours
Ability to create, communicate, and execute a strategic plan
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse global team and supplier base
Ability to operate and achieve objectives virtually and on the ground
Ability to successfully collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a global environment
Ability to maintain trust, integrity, and credibility with all stakeholders
Function in a fast paced, retail environment
Travel internationally and domestically (by car, plane, boat, train, bus) with overnight stays, and work long hours and during non-traditional work hours
Sit / stand for extended periods in various climates
Manage sample packing and unpacking

Responsibilities

Manages / leads agent merchandising teams; ensures proper execution (communicating objectives, selecting suppliers, import process, timelines, GSS training, and product selection / details); collaborates with various departments of the company (e.g., Supply Chain, Procurement, Own Brand, QA) to ensure timely execution
Serves as SME between internal / external stakeholders in areas of responsibility (e.g., raw materials, currency valuation, global issues, impacts in sourced countries)
Collaborates with BDM and PD&D to identify gaps in OB assortment and business opportunities
Identifies / vets suppliers, factories, and sourcing options based on objectives
Leads planning of all international sourcing trips to ensure objectives are achieved
Collaborates with BDM, PD&D, suppliers, agents to improve product costs, packaging updates, and terms to improve profits
Manages sample requests and tracking for BDM review / finalization
Manages sourcing timelines; collaborates with BDM, BDA, Planner, OB/PD&D to ensure milestones are met and achieved
Provides GM organization sourcing timelines and communication of shifts as needed, based on global / logistic impact to timelines
Ensures appropriate information is in product systems (e.g., GSS, OBPS)
Applies understanding of the global landscape; creates plans to accommodate industry and product shifts; sources / executes accordingly
Manages international and OB supplier relationships, communication, process and systems requirements, onboarding, and supplier compliance
Collaborates with H-E-B Customs and suppliers to ensure compliance with all CPB requirements; ensures all products meet US requirements
Educates new vendors on requirements to work with H-E-B (NDAs, new vendor packets, new item setup, MTM, DCM, CMs, AP / AR portal, GSS, and OBPS)
Collaborates with BDM, PD&D, and Planner on strategic roadmap
Informs / aligns with global logistics on shipping and port strategies, freight rates / needs, and shipping and flow prioritization
Leads / oversees OB opportunity pipeline planning and financials
Leads sourcing and brand strategy sessions to ensure successful product development, sourcing, and execution at shelf
Collaborates on merchandising strategies and financials to meet business objectives
Creates multi-country plans based on strategic objectives as applicable to achieve business objectives
Sources according to BDM strategic and financial objectives; delivers initial assortment based on BDM objectives for BDM curation; manages cost negotiations with suppliers / agents based on BDM objectives
Collaborates with Buyers, PD&D, QA, to drive significant revenue, share, and margin growth through new OB product development
Owns supplier matrix, determination, and rationalization