The Assistant Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing a merchandise category and supporting the Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing across multiple categories
Job Summary
The Assistant Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing a merchandise category and supporting the Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing across multiple categories.
The role involves anticipating potential product production issues and developing breakthrough ideas and processes to continually mitigate risk.
Key responsibilities include supporting short and long-term sourcing strategies, driving factory relationships, initial cost negotiations, and production follow-up.
Matching Summary
The Assistant Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing a merchandise category and supporting the Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing across multiple categories.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
product construction standards
material knowledge
manufacturing processes
cost negotiation
product development management
production tracking
quality assurance collaboration
risk mitigation strategies
Nice-to-have
multi-cultural environment
value engineering options
new art techniques research
trend research
Key Requirements
5-8 years experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising
Bachelor's Degree
Proficient in English and Mandarin or Cantonese
Experience in merchandise sourcing and product production management
Ability to work on multiple projects within specified time frames
Understanding of US and Global testing, safety, and labeling requirements