Sourcing/Production Manager
Job Summary:
This position will serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing/production operations and for working with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors
- Maintain seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines are met
- Negotiation and costing skills; responsible for achieving financial targets for a specific category
- Maintain product cost updates and communicate with overseas offices regarding requested costing options
- Align tasks to achieve on-time delivery and quality product for the product approval process.
- Manage and maintain product approval process for specific categories.
- Expedite and monitor sample development progress and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of sourcing processes and present to manager
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in related role preferably home textiles or fashion
- Cost Analysis and Negotiation skills
Skills and Behaviors:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to work on tasks and job functions independently
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships.
- Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
- Must be able to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
- Salary DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sourcing / Production: 3 years (Preferred)
- Textile manufacture: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person