Sobre esta vaga de Director - Sourcing na Michaels
Major Activities
Strategic Planning
- Drive Direct Import growth through effective product lifecycle management
- Develop category Sourcing Plans and be responsible for execution of the Plans
Team Building
- Responsible for 2-4 direct reports and manage a network of service providers including Agent staff in Dallas and Asia.
Business Process
- Establish and deploy business processes for vendor engagement, capacity planning, production execution.
- Develop product solutions in support of the Merchandising direction and ensure that the Company's goals of product innovation and quality are achieved
- Identify, evaluate, and develop vendor relationships that support category needs. Furthermore, leverage these relationships across the Company to provide the best "cost" and "value" equation.
- Be the key internal link between all internal and external stakeholders including Merchandising, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Agents, Vendors, Legal and Inventory Management
- Significant international travel to identify, evaluate, and manage a global vendor and agent network
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree is required
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
- Minimum 10 years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company
Other
- We are looking for a world class sourcing executive with a demonstrated track record in product development and sourcing
- The person must possess strong leadership, business knowledge and technical abilities
Preferred Education
- MBA or master’s degree in related field is preferred
- Business related major is highly preferred
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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