Senior Sourcing Manager Job Listing at Carters, Inc. in Atlanta, GA

Retail

Job Descriptions:

Carter's, Inc.(NYSE:CRI), is the largest branded marketer in the United States of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns theCarter'sandOshKosh B'goshbrands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 600 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line.Carter'sis headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you,Count on Carter's.
* Maintain relationships and communication with overseas sourcing offices/agents, cross-functional teams, co-workers and management
* Negotiate with offices and vendors seasonally ensuring competitive pricing and meet financial expectations
* Support management team to achieve profit objective
* Strategically allocate volume within production capacity plans on a seasonal and annual base
* Collaborate with Design/ Merchandising/Sales to understand and adequately support cross functional teams
* Participate in Line Reviews and recommend plausible/practical solutions to achieve MU goals
* Anticipating potential issues that could affect product, quality, and deliveries
* Manage and facilitate timely approvals to support on time deliveries
* Own the Production Time and Action Calendar
* Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the Product Development process
* Close interaction with the Vice President of Sourcing on issues that could impact style changes, quality, and/or delivery
* Share top down information to help staff make informed decisions concerning production
* Lead the team in adjusting to changing priorities
Required Experience:

* Bachelor’s Degree
* Minimum of 8-10 years of product development/Production/Sourcing experience and at least 5 years management experience
* Expert knowledge of costing and negotiation, forecasting, manufacturing, materials, and construction techniques
* Must be able to manage multiple projects, across several categories, within the set timeline and meeting the standards set by management
* Strong work ethic and positive attitude; desire to establish collaborative relationships to achieve team objectives
* Business skills, organizational skills, and product awareness
* Domestic and international travel required
Thank you for your interest inCarter's.Carter'sis an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Keyword: sourcing
From: Carters, Inc