The Sourcing Manager will develop the sourcing strategies and factory selection process as well as maintaining the relationship with each factory/supplier in the US. This position requires a high level of expertise, detail, judgment in order to maintain good relationships with our local suppliers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Merchandising – Give support to the Buyers and Merchandising Directors on new products, as well as products that are being optimized.
- By getting the best possible prices in the market
- Controlling the desired level of quality
- Reducing manufacturing and shipping lead times
- Maintaining good relationships with our current suppliers
- Constantly looking for new potential suppliers.
Sourcing – Develop the sourcing strategy, along with the process for evaluating supplier potentials.
- Analyzing the marketplace to find the broadest set of capable manufacturers who provide the best product cost, quality, and delivery objectives - ensuring maximum bottom-line impact.
- Choosing a final supplier(s) including negotiating the best cost and contract terms.
- Managing the supplier relationship on an ongoing basis, including holding the supplier to quality and compliance requirements as administered by GOJA's product compliance team.
- Managing the supplier manufacturing process to ensure they meet delivery performance metrics.
- Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions, and supply chain efficiencies.
- Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, including the retail category teams, finance and tax, product & trade compliance, transportation, and suppliers to deliver on brand equity, net revenue, and customer satisfaction.
Education & Knowledge:
- A degree in Business or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in a similar position as a Sourcing agent or Manager
- Some experience in a sales environment, including e-commerce.
- Amazon Marketplace seller experience preferred.
- Demonstrates excellent critical thinking and "hands-on" analytical skills.
- Demonstrates a strong knowledge of internal control processes.
- Demonstrates a transparent communication and relationship style with employees, peers, and the leadership team.
- Displays ethical behavior and business practices.
- Demonstrated ability to engage, train, develop and manage a sourcing team.
- Exhibits strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant technology.
- Exhibits continuous improvement mentality.
- Possesses exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in manufacturing, costing, lean supply chain management, international logistics, product compliance, quality assurance, and product development.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously.
- Ability to clearly define processes in loosely structured situations.
- Desire and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and to effectively lead work on multiple projects in various phases and under tight deadlines.