Sourcing Manager (Apparel)

About us:

Target is one of the Global Fortune 500, one of America’s leading retailers.

Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $70 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.

A role in Sourcing means having a hand in developing products that have a positive impact on people and the planet. We integrate our sourcing capabilities with our propensity for quality and social responsibility to positively impact the cost and quality of our products. We care about the lives of the people who make the products Target guests love, and we’re mindful of the impact our manufacturing practices have on the environment. In Sourcing, you’ll apply your apparel and accessories and/or home goods expertise to promote and apply responsible sourcing practices while driving the success and growth of Target’s owned brands. The Sourcing team starts at the very earliest stages of product development, builds out the costing models and tracks where product stands at every step in the production cycle, from overseas shipping to our import warehouses, distribution centers and stores. And since Target is indeed a global company, you’ll be part of the team that manages global relationships in partnership with the buying team who shop for trends all over the world. Your ability to stay aware of our suppliers’ activities will help ensure compliance with responsible practices, and you’ll have influence over which manufacturers Target chooses to work with. You’ll be a close point-of-contact with Target team members in sourcing offices located in 20 countries around the globe, and you’ll support their work as liaisons among buyers, product developers and overseas partners.

As a Sourcing Manager , your primary functions are to achieve financial plans by partnering with Headquarter counterparts, cross Functional teams and business partners through product life cycle management for assigned categories and geographic markets. Your principle responsibilities will be:

• Manage and coach vendors/factories throughout product design and development to ensure risk assessment, risk resolution, and capacity planning are focused, vendor/factory Matrixes and planning are aligned with sourcing strategies, and new business opportunities are identified.
• Conduct costing & negotiation with all components and in country market intelligence analyzed to drive optimal results.
• Manage E2E program and vendor/factory execution by collaborating with cross functional teams for any potential issue resolutions and ensure sourcing cycle is followed responsibly and ethically.
• Support post shipment issues, e.g. claim resolution and settlement.
• Elevate matrix and onboard vendors/factories by vetting new vendors/factories to align with Target’s expectations
• Establish and maintain vendor/factory relationship for continuous elevation of supply chain; drive optimal sourcing solutions to support brand/sourcing strategy.
• Demonstrate commitment to Target Values, being inclusive and upholding an ethical culture for Target business and supply chain.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description.Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

Minimum Requirements:

• 4 year University/College degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years or more of sourcing and/or merchandising experience
• Knowledge of required products and sourcing operations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, experience in working with dynamic, multiple and remote stakeholder
• Strong ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders under multiple cultural background and to influence without authority
• Fluent in English and local communication
• Strong problem solving, negotiation, analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Strong data analysis, critical thinking and strategic thought process
• Adaptive, Self-driven and self-motivated approach
• Willing to travel local and internationally

Desired Requirements:

• Experience with well-known brand Buying Offices from US and European retailors