Senior Global Sourcing Merchandiser

Job Description

Lead and administer global sourcing processes for merchandising teams.

This person is the key contact for each of the assigned sourcing projects and coordinators relationships among all cross functional teams, vendors, and overseas partners.

The role requires strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to develop timelines, track progress, and determine new ways to capitalize on cost savings.

Responsibilities



* Analyze all cost analysis for assigned teams, running Landed Cost Models (LCMs), and provide guidance to Merch teams on next steps, and vendors on how to complete DI quotes and all the cost considerations.

A deep knowledge of the landed cost model is required along with the ability to explain how the cost analysis is conducted.

As a senior level, this person is expected to help review LCMs of other team members and provide feedback on the cost outputs.


* A board knowledge of different functional areas is required.

For example, overseeing projects with Marketing to provide solutions on any packaging concerns ensuring that Supplier Receivables Program (SCR) is successfully implemented, reviewing the Product Liability Insurance (PLI) program quarterly, and providing guidance to sourcing team and vendors on the different support teams projects/programs, such as Virtual Warehouse, Vendor Financials, Logistics, Market Trends, and Product Development.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


* This position has two direct reports.


* Identify team performance standards.


* Provide coaching and feedback to build an effective team and complete Direct Import Transitions.

Qualifications



* International Business, Global Studies, Merchandising, Logistics, Supply Chain Management preferred


* 3-5 years' experience in direct import / sourcing preferred, but not required


* Ability to manage cross functional teams


* Effective and Timely Project management


* Maintain updates on program timelines and ensure tasks are completed on time


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills


* Prepare and develop product and vendor proposals to merchandising teams.

These are fully vetted out programs with an execution plan


* Experience in merchandising, buying, sourcing, or vendor management preferred


* Planning and organizational skills


* Strategic thinking to provide solutions and move projects forward to make project deadline dates.

High level of financial skills and analytical abilities, including high-level Microsoft Excel skills.

This includes being able to explain the financial aspects of a sourcing program to the merchandising team.


* Must be an assertive, self-starter, goal-oriented multi-tasker to drive the direct import program


* Language(s) skills (Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, etc.) provides an added advantage


* Automotive aftermarket and/or automotive experience a plus


* Experience traveling overseas and/or domestically, factory assessments, lean ...