Global Sourcing Product Associate

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking an Associate Product Manager who develops category sourcing strategies and drives item sourcing to support margin, sales, inventory turnover and in-stock levels.

You will collaborate with Category Teams, Quality Assurance, Private Label, Supply Chain, Import Logistics, Suppliers and Service Providers to implement programs and oversee supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years merchandising experience with emphasis in Buying, Sourcing or Product Development.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Teams to develop category sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Category Teams to develop objective worksheets for identified programs and items for global sourcing activities.
• Define elements for programs and items (FOB price targets, packaging, product specs, regulatory/safety requirements).
• Coordinate and issue communication of worksheets and item/program details to all Suppliers.
• Work with Suppliers to identify opportunity buys.
• Support education and development for Category Team and Supplier education.
• Other duties and responsibilities as defined.

Skills

Merchandising

Sourcing

Product Development

Category management

Education

BS/BA or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking an Associate Product Manager who develops category sourcing strategies and drives item sourcing to support margin, sales, inventory turnover and in-stock levels.

You will collaborate with Category Teams, Quality Assurance, Private Label, Supply Chain, Import Logistics, Suppliers and Service Providers to implement programs and oversee supplier relationships.