Sourcing Manager

 

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager is the liaison between the Buyers and agents/factories. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing in developing the overall sourcing strategy by category.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Lead the Product Partner Matrix process

Compile and analyze data (Product Partner Scorecard) and make recommendations for grow/maintain/decline

Partner with Sr Director of Sourcing, Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to the business needs 

Identify any gaps in the matrix and present recommendations to fill to the team

Balance global risks with country-of-origin diversification plans 

Communicate action plans with Agents/Product Partners

Assist in onboarding new agents/factories

Track, report and manage agent/factory performance

Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during the development process

Identify cost improvement opportunities (bidding)

Clarify and communicate specs and product engineering details, labeling, and packaging instructions and other information to in country sourcing and/or vendors 

Negotiate the costs from the directives

Compile and submit costing worksheets for PO creation to Merchant Partners

Manage and enforce the product development calendar for optimal operational efficiency

Plan and manage international development trips

Execute, manage, and report on production, resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery

Develop team talent across all areas

Build collaborative relationships with business and support teams

Perform project work as assigned 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Candidate must have a minimum of 6 -10 years’ experience in international sourcing and/or buying, preferably within home goods, working directly with agents/factories

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to source from and work with overseas markets as needed

Strong ability to identify global issues and communicate within the organization

Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills

Ability develop/maintain strong working relationship with peers and cross-functional teams

Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills

Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Willing and able to travel for market and store trips

Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities

Possesses a clear understanding of the supply chain: product development, sourcing, packaging, and shipping

Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadline

Takes calculated risks to achieve results 

Develops creative solutions to business issues

Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus

International travel required

 

Type: Exempt 

When you’re a part of our team, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.  At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect, appreciate, and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.