Sourcing Manager
Universal Music Group
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Full Time Job
Sourcing Manager (Retail, Fabrics, Trims, Vendors)
Description
The Sourcing Manager will be an essential part of Bravado team, helping to drive execution of merchandise needs for Retail, E-commerce and special projects. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Production and work very closely with the Creative design team.
Job Functions:
• Develop/source new and existing fabric, trims, washes/dyes vendors for all upcoming development
• Working with tech design and creative to have complete technical package to initiate development
• Initiate time and action calendars. Drive activity alongside cross-functional teams to remain on calendar.
• Management of pre-production/development timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions
• Work collaboratively with the Creative team to develop a final assortment that is executable in production
• Monitor all development programs- from sample development through commercialization through PSR reports.
• Negotiate and cost engineer with vendors across multiple programs to help meet P&L requirements.
• Initiate weekly development touch base cross-functional meetings for potential order issues as appropriate
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Diverse market segment background (mens, juniors, and childrenswear)
• Strong costing and product engineering skills
• Existing vendor relationships especially in cut and sew knits, sleepwear and loungewear
• Detail oriented with strong follow through skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of raw materials, garment constructions, wash and print processes
• Microsoft Suite and Adobe proficiencies (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator).
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Strong Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical
• Strong long term strategic planning capability
• Effective verbal and written skills
Experience:
• 5-7 years of experience in apparel production and/or product development
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.