Associate Manager, Sourcing (Non-Apparel)

Lahore,
Job Summary:
This position 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:

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

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