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Ross Stores, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Associate Sourcing Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $84K/yr

3+ years exp

Ross Stores, Inc. is a leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores and a commitment to providing high-quality brands at extraordinary savings. The Associate Sourcing Manager will provide sourcing and operational support throughout the Product Life Cycle, ensuring product quality and alignment with brand objectives.

ApparelFashionRetailRetail Technology

Responsibilities

Performs operational functions supporting designated product categories. Assists the Sourcing team in the development of product from initial design concept to placement to production to shipment of an item

Anticipates potential problems and risks; generates ideas, insights and solutions to resolve or avoid potential problems; proposes solutions to Director

Has a critical eye for product and developing raw materials and finishes. Receives, organizes, and assesses samples for aesthetic and overall quality

Assists in product/cost engineering and resolution of any cost challenges

Monitors milestone calendars to ensure that deadlines are met, issues are flagged, and updates to the team are timely

Maintains effective communication with vendors and agents to ensure shipments are delivered on time; troubleshoots and resolves any issues that arise

Keeps product knowledge current by shopping the competition, Ross/dd's stores, and the market; makes recommendations to the Ross/dd's assortment mix based on learnings. Demonstrates understanding of price value relationship

Takes initiative to utilize product knowledge to find new resources and creative methods of sourcing product to impact the assortment

Partners with Director on the onboarding of new suppliers/ countries/ factories

Provides relevant data to merchants for PO issuance and ensures accuracy before sending completed PO to vendor

Supports continual development and refining of workflow, processes and tools in partnership with the Director

Establishes and cultivates strong relationships with all internal and external business partners

Qualification

Sourcing experienceProduct development knowledgeNegotiating skillsRetail math proficiencyOrganizational skillsMicrosoft Office skillsFluency in BengaliFluency in HindiFluency in MandarinCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

3+ years sourcing experience, in Product Development/Sourcing/Merchandising within a large retail chain (Participation in a retail training program a plus)

Knowledge of the product development and production process as well as technical aspects of the product (e.g., Materials, machinery and etc.)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated proficiency in negotiating and influencing skills

Proficient in retail math

Strong critical thinking with a solution focused approach; ability to independently analyze information and make recommendations

Comfort and experience embracing change and adapting to shifting priorities in a multitask environment

Professional and effective written and verbal skill; experience communicating with international partners. Fluency in Bengali, Hindi, and/ or Mandarin Chinese a plus

Strong PC/Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on share tools and Excel spreadsheet applications

Ability to travel domestically and internationally