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Associate Sourcing Manager, Baby

The Children's Place
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 9 days
Salary

$50,000 - $125,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • The Associate Manager, Sourcing position in Secaucus, New Jersey, is responsible for overseeing global sourcing operations and collaborating with cross-functional partners.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of experience in a related role, preferably within the retail industry.
  • The salary for this role ranges from $50,000 to $125,000, with additional benefits including bonuses, paid time off, and health insurance options.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining production calendars, managing product costs, and ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Location:

Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Associate Manager, Sourcing will serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and for working with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.


Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

  • 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
  • Develop 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
  • Maintain commitment schedule for fabric reservations and long lead times based on direction from management
  • Maintain product tracking 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
  • Retail industry experience preferred

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

Hourly/Salary

$50,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.



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