Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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 products for the product approval process.
• Manage and maintain product approval 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 the manager

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of experience in related roles preferably home textiles or fashion
• Cost Analysis and Negotiation skills

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
• Mandarin speaking a plus
• Salary BOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Bergen, NJ 07047 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Bergen, NJ 07047: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person