About the Role

As Associate Sourcing Manager, you will execute global sourcing strategies for Private and Exclusive brands while leading the supply chain to deliver optimal value, including quality, cost, speed and on-time deliveries.

What You’ll Do

Execute analytics and visual presentation to  support sourcing strategic plans and decisions at a category and brand level

Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies

Lead projection reconciliation to vendor strategies by understanding brand plans and strategies

Execute vendor scorecarding creation, selection and program award

Support cost execution through structured events and seasonal negotiations

Remain acutely informed of supplier and Country of Production (COP) capability, competency and expertise

Support Manager on seasonal brand matrix process

Service as the primary Sourcing liaison with Production

Execute vendor projections by category, gender and brand in partnership with Product Managers

Support projections process by vendor and brand

Drive document and maintenance best practices and the development of  training resources

Drive continuous improvement in tools and processes

Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

3 years of retail, production, sourcing, supply chain management or related experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Platforms

Some travel

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Sourcing or Textiles, Business or closely related fields 

Ability to successfully operate in an international environment