Associate Sourcing Manager, Baby

## Associate Sourcing Manager, Baby Apply locations:
Corporate Office - HQtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
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* Location:

** Secaucus, New Jersey## ##
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* 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:
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* 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
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* 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 - $ 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.*
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