Associate, Sourcing Manager

Jacksonville, Florida, United States (Hybrid)

About Venus Fashion

VENUS® is a leader in stylish, on-trend designs in women’s clothing, swimwear and lingerie. Founded in 1982, the Florida-based brand pioneered swim separates and continues to drive newness in fit, fabric and design across all categories. Made for everybody, the collection is offered in a full range of sizes from 2-24. VENUS® is committed to inclusivity, as well as socially- and environmentally-responsible business practices that positively impact both people and the planet.

About the Position

The Associate Sourcing Manager will facilitate and execute Merchants/Designs’ vision from product development through production. They are an expert troubleshooter with strong competencies in raw materials, price/costing, cost engineering, product development / Production. This position strategically supports Merchant’s needs and Brand business requirements with a forward-thinking approach. Strong collaboration with cross functional partners in merchandising, technical design, planning and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Review category product development/sourcing strategies that align with production strategies and category goals.
• Oversee production lifecycle from time of development handover to shipment of product.
• Ensure on time shipment of quality product while exceeding margin goals and maintaining product integrity.
• Possess the ability to see the bigger picture and influence/evolve overall department processes and efficiencies.
• Provide support and guidance to team members and monitor and assist staff with work progress.
• Drive seasonal allocation strategies as created by the Director of Sourcing.
• Communicate with vendors to understand sample execution issues and provide support in resolving them in a timely manner.
• Prepares for milestone meetings and provides information on costing and samples for management to present. Provides input in attaining margin goals while maintaining product aesthetic.
• Review costing with Manager for each costing milestone.
• Input all costing information into Digi for each seasonal costing due date.
• Monitor on-time delivery of samples for milestone meetings and report style level status and specifics to cross functional teams.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-4 Years Product Development / Production experience in Women’s Apparel
• Production and product engineering, global trade regulations, global testing protocol, global product integrity, production cycle timeline, calendar management, fabric performance and garment/product construction
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Web-based applications.
• Effectively communicate in written and verbal form
• Detail oriented with strong follow through; Organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Have a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
• Use basic retail math needed to determine costs, margins and turn
• Influence others; Negotiation skills
• Monitor employee performance (where applicable), provide feedback, and develop employees through formal and on-the-job training
• Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals
• Ability to react to change
• Solicit feedback/self-development
• Make effective presentations
• Computer skills and how to obtain information from system
• Set up and maintain files

Education

• 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree preferred