Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing - Consumer Products

The Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing is responsible for managing a merchandise category and supporting the Senior Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing across multiple categories.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising
• Strong knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes/techniques.
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities between creative design and cost of goods objectives
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Japanese, Mandarin or Cantonese is a bonus (spoken and written) - to communicate with suppliers in other markets
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and strategy-formulation skills
• Ability to influence internal stake holders and drive efficient decision-making
• Experience in merchandise sourcing and production management
• Strong computer skills. (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Micro Charts, etc.)
• Ability to work on multiple projects within specified time frames
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Understanding of US and Global testing, safety, and labeling requirements and impact to product design and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of free-trade agreements, duties and resulting impact of sourcing strategies