Director Allocation and Replenishment- Midwest

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

Work for a medium sized company, in a team environment, where employees share in each success and work together to accomplish their goals. This employer prides itself on low employee turnover. If this environment sounds like a fit, this company is looking for you.

Summary:

Manage the allocation and replenishment functions for full price stores, outlet stores and e-Commerce.

Job Description:

· Collaborate with Direct Merchant on store level assortments

· Collaborate with Direct Merchant on non MSRP pricing decisions for outlet channel and ecommerce

· Manage the execution of the allocation process of new merchandise being distributed to full price stores

· Manage the ongoing replenishment process of existing products being distributed to full price stores

· Work closely with the team members to approve Min / Max Replenishment levels

· Collaborate with Direct Merchant, Forecasting team and visual merchandising team on new product launches

· Provide input in developing the future Open to Buy process and will be accountable for store / channel level inventory levels

· Collaborate with Forecasting and Product Planning teams to ensure right product mix is being delivered on time and in the right inventory levels to hit sales targets

· Accountable for meeting inventory turn levels by store

· Maximize inventory efficiency at end of life through product transfers to appropriate end of life channels

· Accountable for achieving store channel and web channel sales targets through maintaining the right level of inventory

· Manage monthly store-level open to ship based on location-level sales trends, seasonal peaks and physical store capacity, and coordinate with Inventory Management team analysts to execute shipments to meet optimal inventory levels

· Work with Store Construction team to make recommendations for inventory storage setup based on planned inventory levels in relation to available space

· Analyze merchandise mix and related product performance and recommend adjustments to support division business trends, seasonal selling peaks and physical location capacity

· Work closely with Store Operations to determine needs for offsite storage by store location

· Maintain reporting activities on key analytics and work with Business Intelligence team to optimize reporting

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent experience

· 6-8 years web or retail merchandise planning, buying and/or allocation experience

· 5+ years directing or managing/supervising experience

· Strong background in retail math and data analysis, with emphasis on retail inventory planning

· Understanding of both Internet and brick-and-mortar retail channels, as well consumer trends

· Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office software required. High level of expertise in Excel is required

· Proficiency with SAP a plus

· Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Excellent organization and follow through skills

· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

· Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

· Strong team player who is comfortable working with multiple functional areas

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include job code DAR- MPR0212 in subject line on all e-mails. 

 

  

 
 
 
     
      
               
 
 

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Sourcing Specialist – Sweaters

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

If you are interested in working for a top retailer, have a desire to have unparalleled career growth, welcome the opportunity to go to work in business causal attire and thrive in a fast paced environment our client is looking for you.

Summary:

The Sourcing Specialist will collaborate with multiple internal departments and vendors in order to meet deadlines and cost on production. The Sourcing Specialist must have experience cultivating and evaluating vendor relationships. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills, strive for quality in all areas of their work and have proven success working in a collaborative environment.

Job Description:

· Maintain and develop vendor relationships to ensure key partnerships for future growth

· Work with merchant team on sourcing strategy based on a 3-year plan

· Interact with merchant team in an advisory role; mentor and coach merchants through costing and time and action calendar

· Weekly Work in Progress (WIP) evaluation to determine/troubleshoot production backlogs; assist merchant team in identifying red flag issues

· Collaborate with Fabric Research & Development team in order to adhere to corporate calendar; identify appropriate mill base to work back to regional sourcing strategy and identify fabric counter-sourcing needs

· Partner with technical design team to understand factory challenges and streamline vendor submit/approval process

· Work with the Quality Assurance/Testing team to ensure fabrics meet the necessary testing requirements for end use prior to placing bulk orders

· Help merchants/vendors/liability teams work through liability usage seasonally, and recommend writing off where applicable

· Actively manage costing exercises and the test order timeline/process when bringing on new vendors, and help facilitate the necessary visits/internal procedures to ensure they happen in accordance with the necessary timelines

· Offer direct communication and support to vendors/mills via email, conference calls, Home Office visits, and in-country meetings when applicable

Qualifications:

· BA/BS required

· 2-4 years experience in Production/Sourcing

· Specific experience working with sweaters is a plus

· Previous experience/exposure to international factories/vendors required, Asia/Subcontinent preferred

· Must have experience working with factories to validate WIP and assess potential delivery issues

· Ability to evaluate a factory’s capabilities/capacity to ensure successful long term growth

· Ability to travel as necessary for the business

· Creative approach to problem solving with a humble, team-oriented and optimistic attitude

· Self-starter; able to drive projects to conclusion and work effectively with a variety of people at various levels within the company

· Entrepreneurial spirit and proven ability to handle significant responsibility

Our client is offering competitive compensation, a great benefits package and unmatched career growth!
TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include Job Code SSS-MPR0112 in subject line on all e-mails.

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Buyer – 1-young men’s bottoms, 1-street wear, 1- men’s sweaters, 1- men’s designer denim, 1- men’s knits, 1- intimates (high 90’s to mid 100’s DOE)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin

Work for a top retailer in their market, where employees are empowered to own their business and future career development.

If you are a person who builds great relationships, enjoys working collaboratively and is able to get results we need to talk!

Summary:

Manages direct buying responsibility based on vendors or classifications and accountability for sales and margin performance within a product division against plan.

Must be ok with travel to understand comparative landscape and meet with vendors.

Job Description:

· Opportunistically purchase highly compelling, quality, branded goods that represent an incredible value and inspiration to their customers.

· Prioritizes preservation of liquidity. Partners with DMM and planner to manage Open to Buy on a 90 day and seasonal basis.

· Manages receipts in terms of balancing assortments and flexing from flow verses pack-away; effectively alters receipt flow based on business trends.

· Analyzes business performance daily and weekly. Promptly reacts to changes in the business. Attacks slow selling product with aggressive pricing action.

· Manages pricing decisions, in partnership with DMM, to achieve competitive position and CIMU plans.

· Shops all competition and stores regularly identifying opportunities, labels, and trends.

Builds Relationships:

· Uses influence to achieve business goals; Establishes strong relationships with vendors and exercises flexibility in approach to negotiations.

· Establishes and maintains reputation of credibility and responsiveness in the marketplace by promptly returning vendor phone calls, and ensures timely follow up on outstanding issues.

· Objectively assesses merchandise mix in order to continually improve assortments. Assesses the price/value relationship based on knowledge of market and current business.

· Seeks out new resources to broaden merchandizing mix and pursues creative methods of seeking out desired merchandise.

· Elicits critical information from vendors with regard to market trends and current buying activity of competitors.

Works Collaboratively:

· Partners with Planning and Allocation to achieve objectives

· Trains and develops Assistant and Associate Buyers; creates agreed upon development goals with staff and works with them to achieve those milestones.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Liberal Arts

· Minimum of 3 years prior buying experience, preferably in an national chain environment

· Retail math skills, strong pc skills with emphasis on spreadsheet applications, knowledge of merchandizing systems and ability to understand data related to the system

· Negotiation skills and decision making ability

· Flexibility and able to juggle multiple tasks

· Effective verbal and collaborative skills

· Strong analytical and conception skills

 

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include Job CodeBHA-MPR0112 in subject line on all e-mails.

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Fabric Manager- Outerwear- Midwest (mid 80’s + bonus)

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

If you are interested in working for a strong brand with a rich history and a work environment that is family oriented, supportive and collaborative this company is for you. 

Summary:

Lead a team of 4 in the development of technical and lifestyle fabrics for assigned category. This is the largest segment of the business. Leverage mill knowledge and relationships to drive fabric development.

Need to have strong fabric background along with the desire and ability to move into lead role w/in the organization in a short amount of time!

 

Job Description:

· Lead the development of technical and lifestyle outerwear fabrics with in depth knowledge of the industry, from concept through approval.

· Work collaboratively with Marketing, Product Management, and Design to develop all outerwear fabrics that support the growth strategy.

· Work with the Sales Force and retailers to assist them as a technical fabric expert.

· In Conjunction with Quality and Purchasing develop fabric specifications that support the brands position in the market for the Men’s product categories.

· Communicate information across departments that support the development of garment specifications, marketing programs, and sales tools.

· Manage the budget for the testing and certification of outerwear technical fabrics.

· Mentor and train associates within the Men’s fabric development team.

· Actively participate in the development of business plans by product category.

· Develop strong partnerships with Product Management, Marketing and other Product Design Associates.

· Identify opportunity for process improvement.

· Lead integration of new technologies.

· Manage timelines for seasonal fabric adoptions.

 

Performance Metrics:

· Development of technical and lifestyle outerwear fabrics from concept to approval are within timeline, cost and brand/product guidelines/DNA.

· Fabric budgets will be 100% accurate and up to date.

· Collaborates in a timely manner with all external and internal partners meeting all required Fabric deadlines and management expectations.

· Will actively mentor and train Fabric team members for success.

 

Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in textiles, apparel or related discipline is required or equivalent work experience.

· A minimum of 7 years textile development experience, with experience in technical fabric development.

· 2 years experience in a management, supervisory or lead role.

· Apparel, Retail, or Consumer Products industry experience preferred.

· Experience with manufacturing operations and premium brands preferred.

· Strong computer skills required, including experience with Microsoft Office.

· Experience with WebPDM, AdvantaPlan , or other PDM/PLM software a plus.

· In-depth knowledge of fabric characteristics.

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include job code FM-MPR0112 on all e-mails. 

 

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Retail Marketing Manager- Midwest (Salary up to 70K + bonus)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Work for a medium sized company, in a team environment, where employees share in each success and work together to accomplish their goals. This employer prides itself on low employee turnover. If this environment sounds like a fit, this company is looking for you.

Summary:

Responsible for managing timeline, budget and resources required for the Retail Store marketing programs. Manage the delivery of targeted marketing and sales events within retail stores.

Job Description:

· Work collaboratively with Marketing and ecommerce Marketing Manager to support and promote the brand to end consumers

· Develop annual retail store and outlet store marketing strategies, tactics and measurements

· Direct and measure the effectiveness of retail store email and print marketing campaigns

· Develop and maintain media schedule and ensure execution for all marketing campaigns

· Assist in the development and measurement of the Retail store email marketing campaigns

· Manage relationships with the brand mall locations and store managers to deliver localized marketing events

· Maintain media schedule and ensure execution for all marketing campaigns

· Ensure marketing events are executed in Brand Channels (retail stores and outlet stores)

· Work with Business intelligence team to understand and measure the impact of all marketing activities

· Ensure consistency between, Corporate campaigns, social media channels and web marketing campaigns to maximize marketing opportunities for the retail stores

· Identify and engage opportunities with new partners to drive traffic

· Work with the creative team to support retail store marketing efforts

· Assist in developing annual retail store marketing strategies, tactics and measurements

· Stay abreast of changes in the marketing environment to maximize brand profitability

Qualifications:

· High School Graduate, Bachelor’s Degree in Internet Marketing, Advertising or related field preferred

· 4-6 years marketing, retail or ecommerce experience

· Ability to think creatively and strategically to understand business issues and link results to Retail Store marketing program goals

· Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Excellent organization and follow through skills

· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

· Presentation skills

· Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness

· Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment

· Strong computer skills

· Strong team player

 

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include Job Code RMM-MPR0112 in subject line on all e-mails.     

 
 

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Sr. Merchandise Planner- Midwest

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Work for a medium sized company, in a team environment, where employees share in each success and work together to accomplish their goals. This employer prides itself on low employee turnover. If this environment sounds like a fit, this company is looking for you.

Summary:

Responsible for managing analytical functions relating to inventory forecasting across all distribution channels for assigned product category, utilizing historical and forward-looking market research data, assortment evaluation (including SKU count and price distribution within assigned product category), and marketing plans that will affect sales velocity. Based on resulting analysis, provide recommendations that result in actionable decisions to optimize sales through all sales channels.

Job Description:

· Collaborate with Channel Forecasting Managers in assigned product division regarding assortment plans, pricing strategies and projected selling at each level of the hierarchy

· Manage top-down product demand forecast based on OTB and FPA strategic direction that maximize sales and maintain desired inventory targets

· Develop and manage advanced, efficient processes for forecasting sales at style/color level across all sales distribution channels within the forecasting system. Work closely with Channel Forecasting Managers to ensure that demand for respective divisions is being met through management of inventory segmentation process

· Analyze merchandise mix, daily demand activity, economic and business factors, seasonal selling peaks, historical trends and related product performance, resulting in weekly forecast updates that will manage manufacturing capacity, building inventory and projecting end-of-life inventory levels of assigned product category

· Establish and maintain department, class and channel-level open-to-buy processes to identify need for forecast adjustments and proactively identify risks within the inventory

· Work with Planning team to establish and maintain style-level ladder plans to proactively adjust forecasts and identify need for forecast adjustments and identify risks within the inventory, and communicate to dependent departments

· Identify outliers in large data sets, and make recommendations based on these findings to optimize the merchandise forecast

· Collaborate and manage with Merchant team the seasonal marketing plans

· Execute Forecasting and Inventory management initiatives and strategies as well as developing recommendations

· Ensure that critical forecasting and inventory planning inputs and parameters are updated and utilized in forecasting process

· Establish forecast accuracy metrics by analyzing forecast to demand variances and making adjustments as necessary in the process to reduce such variances over time (inventory levels, forecast deviation, inventory turns, shortages, service levels)

· Facilitate weekly meetings with Operations for assigned product category to discuss issues regarding product availability, shipping, sourcing, quality and manufacturing of signature product

· Maintain reporting activities on key analytics and work with Business Intelligence team to optimize reporting

· Provide as needed, ad hoc category analysis to Executive team to support special projects and initiatives

· Manage and develop Merchandise Planning Coordinators

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent experience.

· 5+ years merchandise planning, forecasting, and buying experience

· Strong background in retail math, forecasting and data analysis, with emphasis on retail inventory planning

· Understanding of multiple distribution channels, including indirect (wholesale) sales, e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail stores

· Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office software including a high level of expertise in Excel

· Proficiency with SAP or other ERP/Forecasting software platform required

· Experience in Open-to-Buy process preferred

· Process oriented with the ability to identify and implement process improvements

· Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Excellent organization and follow through skills

· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills

· Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

· Strong team player who is comfortable working with multiple functional areas

 

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727 

Please include Job Code SMP- MPR0112 in subject line on all e-mails.
 

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Fabric Developers- 1- Knit’s & 1-Woven’s- Midwest

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin

If you are interested in working for a top retailer, have a desire to have unparalleled career growth, welcome the opportunity to go to work in business causal attire and thrive in a fast paced environment our client is looking for you.

Due to continued growth and a need for product differentiation at the retail level, our retail client is looking for a fabric developers who can:

Job Description:

• Manage fabric development across all brands

• Interpret design vision into fabric trend development

• Work w/mills to create fabric recipes and then review fabric submits

• Conduct fabric trend research via working w/mills, trade shows, etc.

• Make presentations for design and merchandising teams on new fabric trends and technology

• Strategize with sourcing, merchandising and design on costing initiatives

• Assist Raw Materials department with identifying, researching and reporting on new material innovations and select appropriate materials for each product category

• Track and manage department fabric submits

• Maintain data and tracking charts using PLM and organize any other administrative paperwork necessary for department records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Design or related field.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in material development, material testing or material sourcing role

• Thorough working knowledge of textiles at each stage of development

• Previous experience working with fabric mills; international travel experience plus

• Understanding of different fabric qualities and ability to instruct vendors on how to change or improve desired materials

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; able to track and maintain complex data

• Effective communication skills while working with a variety of personalities and cultures

• Passion for developing highest quality product while achieving cost and timing targets

• Ability to think and react in a fast-paced, high energy work environment

• Self starter, able to drive projects to conclusion and handle significant responsibility

• Demonstrate a collaborative work style with successful partnerships with cross-functional team members

 

Our client is offering competitive compensation, a great benefits package and unmatched career growth!

 

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include Job Code FD-MPR0411 in subject line on all e-mails.

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Sr. Technical Designer & Technical Designer- activewear- Salary range mid 80’s + bonus (for Sr.)- Midwest

Posted on September 13, 2011 by admin

Working for our manufacturing client (who has proudly earned strong brand recognition), you will enjoy a business casual dress code, summer hours, flexible start time, 15+ social events per year and a family oriented culture.

If you are a take charge individual, have a strong technical design, patternmaking & contractor management background and long for an excellent work environment we need to talk!

 

MUST HAVE Gerber Accumark experience!

 

Job Description:

• Lead the technical development of collections each season. Collaborate with Designers on fit direction.

• Prepare first pattern and technical specification for all new style developments.

• Compile, analyze, and input information into project management system to deliver a comprehensive technical pack including measurement charts, sewing specifications, and costing.

• Create base size patterns, using established blocks where available. Ensure consistency of fit across all collections.

• Build relationships with vendors to understand and support their technical capabilities.

• Ensure through project management system, timelines are met for all sealing samples and wearer trials.

• Determine grade rules for all styles.

• Prepare tech packs in collaboration with Product Development and be the technical link between the vendor and Design.

• Analyze and evaluate garments for construction, quality, and measurement.

• Ensure fit and quality standards are established and communicated to Design, Sourcing, QC, and PE teams for all products.

• Partner with the Fabric Team to understand fabric properties for designs.

• Be responsible for fit consistency of all products.

• Travel overseas and to local vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design and Pattern Grading or equivalent experience. 

• 8-10 years of pattern making, grading, and construction experience in form fitting garments, dancewear or intimate apparel. 

• Solid working knowledge of sewing techniques, stitch properties, and overall garment detail.  

• Knowledge of garment fit and ability to instruct a contractor on the garment manufacturability. 

• Good interpretive skills and visually literate.  

• Able to interpret design intent and create alternative solutions. 

• Strong communication, detail orientation, and follow through skills. Proven ability to manage mass amounts of finite detail. 

• Working knowledge of a computerized pattern making system. 

• Knowledge of Gerber Accumark.  Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel). 

• Knowledge of PLM system is a plus.

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include Job Code STD- MPR0311 in subject line on all e-mails.

  

 

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Divisional Merchandise Planning Manager- Midwest

Posted on August 28, 2011 by admin

Our client has a strong brand presence and a flat organizational structure. Be a part of a great team oriented work environment. Be a key strategic liaison between design and product development to ensure a trend right product mix that will maximize sales!

 

Summary:

Manage the inventory forecasting function for assigned business channel.

 

Job Description:

• Collaborate with Merchant and Allocation teams in assigned division regarding assortment plans, pricing strategies and projected selling at each level of the hierarchy

• Operate as cross check to inventory planning team, ensuring that inventory forecasts tie out at both hierarchy level and channel level based on financial sales targets

• Accountable for achieving channel sales, margin, and inventory targets through effective merchandise planning, forecasting and channel segmentation

• Manage receipts to assigned division based on forecasted needs at the Dept, Class & Subclass hierarchy’s as well as SKU level ladder plans.

• Optimize merchandise plans by making appropriate in-season adjustments as necessary in conjunction with the Inventory Planning and Allocation teams to secure required Division inventory.

• In conjunction with FP&A develop and manage a channel-level Open to Buy process and be accountable for overall channel receipts and units to sales plan service levels

• Operate as interface to executive team members of assigned division to review inventory needs in relation to sales targets, identify any unique product needs, and convert to merchandise plans that support the sales targets of the assigned channel

• Collaborate with Inventory Planning Analysts to ensure right product mix is being delivered on time to maximize sales in assigned division, identify outliers and communicate issues to appropriate business segments

• Manage marketing and sales support collateral forecasting process for assigned division

• Analyze merchandise mix and related product performance and recommend adjustments to support division business trends and seasonal selling peaks

• Maintain reporting activities on key analytics and work with Business Intelligence team to optimize reporting

• Actively participate and facilitate weekly cross-functional business meetings (i.e. S&OP, I-Team)

• Act as Subject Matter Expert and Power User within internal business systems (i.e. SAP)

• Travel to Direct brick & mortar locations for frontline intelligence of consumer behavior, market conditions and relationship building.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field preferred or equivalent experience

• 5 years merchandise planning, forecasting, and buying experience

• Strong background in retail math, forecasting and data analysis, with emphasis on retail inventory planning

• Understanding of both Internet and brick-and-mortar retail channels, as well consumer trends

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office software required. High level of expertise in Excel is required

• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP/Forecasting software platform required

• Experience managing an Open-to-Buy process

• Process oriented with the ability to determine and implement process improvements

• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent organization and follow through skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

• Strong team player who is comfortable working with multiple functional areas

 

TO APPLY:

Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:

e mail: sue@mpresource.com

phone: 262.681.3727

Please include Job Code PFM – MPR0311on all emails/faxes.


							

	
			

									
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Sourcing Planner- Midwest


			

				Posted on August 28, 2011 by admin			


				

				
Enjoy a team atmosphere where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Our client has a strong brand presence and a flat organizational structure that will allow you to play an integral part in the development process.  


Summary:  


Assist Global Sourcing Department in all duties. Support management in supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection. Close communication with potential new suppliers to disseminate their capabilities in meeting company best in class initiative.  Maintain sourcing matrix and correspondence as directed by Global Sourcing Manager will be vital in managing supplier relationships so they stay current with new product development.   


Job Description:  


• Aid in the source development and execution of strategies and tactics related to the successful management of all product categories. 


• Collaborate within a cross-functional, team-oriented process involving Merchandise Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Quality and other stakeholders. 


• Support all cost and pricing elements related to the specific product categories. 


• Participate in supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection. 


• Ensure source matrix and any additional reporting tools are maintained to reflect current and new sources, costing, lead-time, quotas and duty assignments. 


• Coordinate seasonal bidding process, samples, and milestone tracking. 


• Enter and maintain data in Flex PLM system. 


• Negotiate cost, conduct cost analyses and risk assessment of suppliers. 


• Coordinate submittals, approvals, communication and follow up between factories and fabric mills. 


• Place, monitor and track seasonal sample purchase orders for raw materials and finished goods. 


• Monitor and communicate as needed all sourcing department metrics. Focus on improving these metrics. 


• Generate reports and analysis as directed. 


• Identify, lead and participate in continuous improvement projects. 


• Communicate regularly with China office. 


• Coordinate and participate in supplier visits. 


• Track & maintain supplier performance system. 


• Maintain records, files and physical inventory of samples. 


• Prepare & send international parcels. 


• Provide backup for co-workers. 


• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.


Qualifications:  


• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field plus 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred. 


• Good understanding of the principles of product development, sourcing, purchasing, and quality. 


• Demonstrated commodity or consumer goods (i.e. accessories, handbags, hard lines) management expertise. 


• Textile/fabric expertise strongly preferred 


• Strong, effective, and proven negotiating skills with strong decision making ability. 


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 


• Good understanding of business mathematics. 


• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 


• Engagement and lead cross functional teams. 


• Analytical, data driven approach with an attention to detail, well organized. 


• Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects across many suppliers adhering to time sensitive responses.


• Results oriented. Must be goal driven, take the initiative and be independent. 


• Positive attitude, ethics, and international values which support core values, and a healthy, high performance culture 


• Windows based PC experience with strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook including advanced skills in spreadsheet, database and graphing applications, SAP and 


• PLM experience preferred. 


• Candidate must have the capability and willingness for advancement. 


• International communication experience with Asia preferred. 


• Valid driver’s license with clear motor vehicle record.








TO APPLY:  


Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:  


  


e mail: sue@mpresource.com  


phone: 262.681.3727  


  


Please include Job Code SP – MPR0311 on all emails/faxes.

							

	
			

									
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