Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Job Description

As this is a hybrid role, working out of our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidate who currently reside in Northeast Ohio.

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst is responsible for supporting product development teams in the actualization of Core Greeting Cards and Creative Product.

This role is a part of a career path of increasing management responsibility and project assignment as it leads the use of robust communication and influencing skills to effectively collaborate with design teams and global supply chain (Global Sourcing), from concepting through production.

The key to success in this role is the ability to advocate for innovative content within the boundaries of perceived value, manufacturability and cost of goods. A strong drive to push for results and the ability to pivot based on new information are critical. Creative thinking, problem-solving and diplomacy skills are equally essential.

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst will balance multiple concepts and projects at any given time, which will require a high degree of organizational and time management skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drives the development and realization of designated card component and attachments.
• Advocates for design intent and retail objectives as a conduit between Business Unit and Global Sourcing.
• Objectively balances creative intent and quality standards with manufacturability.
• Submits pre-sourcing requests for purchased components (attachments) and other greeting card and/or celebrations materials to Global Sourcing to secure highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost
• Is responsible for driving cross-functional projects aimed at product cost quoting process with international supply chain, manufacturability and cost of goods challenges.
• Analyzes and manages cost of goods estimates at the design-level
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with creative teams to meet or exceed price-value deliverables and profitability goals.
• Takes ownership of and completes administrative assignments, including submissions of requests and compiling of documentation when needed
• Leads regular team meetings and occasional after-hours conference calls
• Lead Sourcing Analysts
  
  

Experience Required

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• The ideal candidate leverages social expressions industry knowledge and has at least 5 years of experience in product development, sourcing, marketing or design
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of creative and manufacturing processes and limitations
• Understanding of consumer-validated perceived value
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiating, diplomacy and influencing skills
• High degree of adaptability with a proactive mindset that anticipates challenges and plans accordingly
• Ability to make sound business recommendations and decisions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for presentations, development and production of written materials
• Ability to build strong relationships across time zones
• Ability to follow up quickly and thoroughly with various parties
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and committed to accuracy with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong project management skills
• Strong greeting card product knowledge and affinity
• High ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Strong PC skills to include excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Adobe Creative Suite skills are a plus
  
  

Education Required

Bachelors of Science in Business/Marketing, Logistics, Product Development, Fashion Merchandising, Entrepreneurship or related degree

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