Location:

Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Associate Manager, Sourcing 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

Hourly/Salary

$50,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.