Associate Manager, Sourcing (Non-Apparel)

## Associate Manager, Sourcing (Non-Apparel)Apply: Corporate Office - Pakistan: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R000031899**Location:**Lahore,## ## **Job Summary:**This position will serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and for working with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.## **Responsibilities:******Key Accountabilities:***** Serve as a key liaison for day to day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors* Maintain seasonal production calendar to ensure deadlines are met* Develop negotiation and costing skills; responsible for achieving financial targets for a specific category* Maintain product cost updates and communicate with overseas offices regarding requested costing options* Align tasks to achieve on-time delivery and quality product for the product approval process* Maintain commitment schedule for fabric reservations and long lead times based on direction from management* Maintain product tracking process for specific categories* Expedite and monitor sample development progress and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise* Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of sourcing processes and present to manager****Education and Experience:***** Bachelor’s degree* 3+ years of experience in related role* Retail industry experience preferred****Skills and Behaviors:***** Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Must be detail oriented* Ability to work on tasks and job functions independently* 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* Must be able to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office #J-18808-Ljbffr