Sr. Sourcing Merchandiser (8 Months Contract)

Gap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company is seeking a candidate to manage the product and vendor development process for its product departments. You will be responsible for executing strategies that optimize the sourcing and development process while ensuring high-quality standards in collaboration with mills and vendors. The role requires strong knowledge in global sourcing, design, and merchandising, along with excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in global product/vendor development.
• Knowledge of design and merchandising.
• Ability to influence and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product/vendor development process.
• Ensure quality standards are met while driving innovation.
• Support continuous improvement in sourcing procedures.

Skills

Global product/vendor development

Design understanding

Merchandising knowledge

Capacity planning

Problem analysis

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you will be accountable for the development process and strategy execution for the assigned product departments. You will also be responsible for executing the overall country and mill/vendor strategy for the department in partnership with the relevant internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage the product / vendor development process (P2M) in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/production & capacity planning) to meet the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards.
• Manage relationships with mills/vendors and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing, along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage.
• Partner with mills/vendors to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any product and quality issues proactively.
• Onboard new mills/vendors and provide training to existing mills/vendors, supporting the evaluation process.
• Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in product/vendor development, process management, and overall sourcing procedures.
• Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner.
• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope.

Who You Are

• Experience and knowledge of work specific to global product/vendor development and an understanding of design, merchandising, and the global sourcing landscape.
• Ability to drive results through planning and prioritizing, influencing others, and providing recommendations & solutions.
• Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner.