Associate Sourcing Manager, Baby

The Children's Place; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

401(k) with company match

Wellness Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Health insurance options

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short and long term disability

Job summary

The Children's Place is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager for their Secaucus, New Jersey office. This role involves serving as a liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and collaborating with cross-functional partners in overseas offices and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 3 years of experience in a related role, preferably in the retail industry. Responsibilities include managing production calendars, developing negotiation skills, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related role.
• Retail industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison for global sourcing operations.
• Maintain seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines.
• Develop negotiation and costing skills for financial targets.
• Monitor sample development progress and manage delays.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Associate Sourcing Manager, BabyApplylocations: Corporate Office - HQtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R000031382**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 Salaryo 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.**