Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager WORK LOCATION DETAILS Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX Work Schedule: Hybrid Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays Job Summary The Sourcing Manager is the liaison between the Buyers and agents/factories. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing in developing the overall sourcing strategy by category. Key Roles and Responsibilities Lead the Product Partner Matrix process Compile and analyze data (Product Partner Scorecard) and make recommendations for grow/maintain/decline Partner with Sr Director of Sourcing, Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to the business needs Identify any gaps in the matrix and present recommendations to fill to the team Balance global risks with country-of-origin diversification plans Communicate action plans with Agents/Product Partners Assist in onboarding new agents/factories Track, report and manage agent/factory performance Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during the development process Identify cost improvement opportunities (bidding) Clarify and communicate specs and product engineering details, labeling, and packaging instructions and other information to in country sourcing and/or vendors Negotiate the costs from the directives Compile and submit costing worksheets for PO creation to Merchant Partners Manage and enforce the product development calendar for optimal operational efficiency Plan and manage international development trips Execute, manage, and report on production, resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery Develop team talent across all areas Build collaborative relationships with business and support teams Perform project work as assigned Qualifications and Competencies Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Candidate must have a minimum of 6 -10 years’ experience in international sourcing and/or buying, preferably within home goods, working directly with agents/factories Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to source from and work with overseas markets as needed Strong ability to identify global issues and communicate within the organization Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills Ability develop/maintain strong working relationship with peers and cross-functional teams Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills Willing and able to travel for market and store trips Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities Possesses a clear understanding of the supply chain: product development, sourcing, packaging, and shipping Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadline Takes calculated risks to achieve results Develops creative solutions to business issues Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus International travel required WORKING CONDITIONS Home Office Must be able to remain stationary at a desktop workspace for extended periods of time. Ability to move about an office environment. OUR MISSION, VISION, VALUES MISSION: We empower people to design their best life at home through style, quality, and everyday value. VISION: To be the most loved home brand inspiring people to live beautifully every day. VALUES: Create and Inspire – Creativity and innovation inspire our customers and each other to do better and be better together. Win Together – Great teams are inclusive, collaborative, and high performing. Our best work and best experiences come from valuing every voice and working together to win. Do The Right Thing – Design it right, make it right, and always do it right – with integrity, transparency, and accountability for our customers, our team and community at large. Make It Better – Strive to continually learn and improve. Use data-driven insights, take smart risks and drive innovation, efficiency, and efficacy in ev…

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