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Sourcing Assistant, Accessories
- The Childrens Place (Secaucus, NJ)
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Location:
Secaucus, New Jersey
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for tracking and reporting on various global sourcing and production related functions and processes for a specific category or division.
Responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities:
+ Track and report all global sourcing and production related functions and processes
+ Track production process and production purchase order uploads and maintenance in SAP and GT Nexus systems
+ Lead approval meetings with Design, Production, and merchants and relay communication and follow up to overseas offices or directly to vendors
+ Maintain, coordinate, and track development, fit, pre-production, and marketing sample process
+ Work with management and cross-functional teams to gain an understanding of sourcing operations as well as systems used to support processes
+ Provide written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners and overseas offices as directed by management in regards to sourcing and production functions and processes
+ Follow up on outstanding production issues with vendors or overseas offices
+ Assist manager in costing functions
Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ 1-3 years of experience in related role
+ Retail industry experience preferred
Skills and Behaviors:
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
+ Must be highly motivated, a self-starter with strong follow through
+ 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
+ Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
+ Ability to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
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