What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Assistant - Corporate Headquarters, NJ position at The Children's Place?
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for tracking and reporting on various global sourcing and production related functions and processes for a specific category or division.
Responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- Track and report all global sourcing and production-related functions and processes
- Track production process and production purchase order uploads and maintenance in SAP and GT Nexus systems
- Lead approval meetings with Design, Production, and merchants and relay communication and follow up to overseas offices or directly to vendors
- Maintain, coordinate, and track development, fit, pre-production, and marketing sample process
- Work with management and cross-functional teams to gain an understanding of sourcing operations as well as systems used to support processes
- Provide written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners and overseas offices as directed by management regarding sourcing and production functions and processes
- Follow up on outstanding production issues with vendors or overseas offices
- Assist manager in costing functions
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of experience in a related role
- Retail industry experience preferred
Skills and Behaviors:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
- Must be highly motivated, a self-starter with strong follow-through
- 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
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities
Details:
- Full-time role located in Secaucus, New Jersey
- Hybrid work model includes in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- 401K with employer match program
- Generous employee discount
The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Salary : $55,000 - $62,000