VP OR DIRECTOR OF SOURCING FOR HOME D-COR - NY HYBRID
Company: Solomon Page Group
Location: New York
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Our client, an established retailer, is seeking an experienced
person with skills and contacts in the home d--cor global sourcing
sector. -Will be responsible for identifying opportunities for
process improvements and while managing Sourcing and Operational
projects. - Will work collaboratively in support of
merchants/buyers, overseas offices, agents, and direct vendors to
share product expertise. -Will travel overseas for buying trips to
follow up with relationships and business processes. - The ideal
candidate has some established factory and agent relationships to
expand the vendor base and improve product quality. - Will identify
and resolve process gaps and help to mitigate the impact of risks
by influencing teams and promoting compliance. -Should be able to
work independently to manage deliverables and expectations, while
managing a small team on the process side and supporting the SVP on
the product side. - The salary range for this role is 250-300k
BOE.Responsibilities:Demonstrate detailed end-to-end product
lifecycle process experience and advise buyers on key topics
including technical manufacturing details, cost components, product
construction, and calendar / lead times.Review and assess processes
and make recommendations to enhance.Work with cross-functional
teams to implement end-to-end processes, including leveraging new
and existing systems or tools to enable effective decision making;
drive compliance.Drive continual development and refine workflow,
processes, and tools in partnership with SVP.Drive Home Sourcing
Strategy (including agent, vendor, COO, and cost strategies) to
meet business needs, leverage market conditions, and mitigate
risks.Monitor and track best/worst sellers; offer up new
opportunities and, as necessary, make changes to what is in the
pipeline.Be accustomed to working with Agents/Owned Offices/Direct
Factories.Employ global experience and deep country capability
knowledge.Translate Merchant Strategy into actionable sourcing
recommendations; deliver sourcing strategies.Demonstrate
aspirational taste level with a discerning eye for detail
(including packaging).Provide established vendor contacts across
home and hardgoods factories.Communicate development direction.Draw
upon knowledge of cost engineering, duty engineering, and all other
aspects of product costing.Understand quality practices and product
regulatory requirements.Assess product inspection reports and make
corrective action recommendations.Collaborate with Product
Technical Services team on vendor technical
capabilities.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree8-10+ years previous
experience in Home SourcingRequired to travel internationally -30%
of the timeAbility to build strong cross-functional
relationshipsExperience using continuous improvement principles to
improve operating resultsAptitude for data gathering and analysis
-Ability to identify critical success factors and simplify complex
problemsHave strong verbal and written communication skills; be
comfortable presenting to large groupsCan communicate/translate
requirements easily and effectively between internal and external
teamsUnderstanding of merchandising practicesStrong MS Office and
Excel skills. -This role requires advanced understanding of Excel
to be able to guide development of templates, which includes
understanding logic of advanced excel formulas, evaluating user
design, organizing, and presenting data in ExcelIf you meet the
required qualifications and are interested in this role, please
apply today. -The Solomon Page DistinctionOur teams, comprised of
subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and
goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon
Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows
us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective
goals and needs - this specialized approach sets us apart in the
industries we serve.About Solomon PageFounded in 1990, Solomon Page
is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search
solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The
success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy
supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a
strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on
providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships
based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent
results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit:
-solomonpage.com and connect with us on -Facebook, and
-LinkedIn.Opportunity Awaits.
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