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Petco · 2 weeks ago

Associate Global Sourcing Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $99K/yr

2+ years exp

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The Associate Global Sourcing Manager will participate in the development and management of the global sourcing strategy, interact with vendors, and ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of products.

Animal FeedNutritionPet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts, with emphasis on company interests

Prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

Travel to work with vendors, manufacturers, and to attend appropriate industry trade shows

Effectively analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action

Participate in the development/refinement, implementation and management of the Petco global sourcing strategy for assigned categories

Assume the role of project manager for new product development within assigned categories

Continually identify, assess, and recommend new suppliers

Analyze bids and other data, and propose actionable recommendations

Conduct or participate in the negotiation with suppliers

Collaborate with Private Brand cross-functional team to optimize sourcing effectiveness

Research and analyze the cost, capacity, and delivery history of manufacturers; ensure manufacturers can deliver product that meets the specifications and quality of the brand image

Continually search for and identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin enhancement throughout the supply chain

Identify and communicate issues to appropriate parties and bring them to resolution

Manage the ongoing vendors' performance, including Service, Quality & Cost

Monitor the cost & availability trends of key cost factors and recommend course of action (raw & packaging materials, labor, crude oil, etc.)

Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed

Qualification

Global sourcing experienceManufacturing processes knowledgeQuality control expertiseImport/export marketing knowledgeAnalytical skillsAdvanced computer skillsBusiness acumenInterpersonal communicationNegotiation skillsProject management

Required

Normally requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in, and a minimum of 2-3 years experience in global sourcing including experience in manufacturing processes, quality control and national chain or specialty chain retailers

Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of import/export marketing and manufacturing relationships, including quality control/testing processes and programs, and logistics

Excellent interpersonal communication skills are also required

Additionally, this position requires a demonstrated, advanced level of knowledge and competency in the following areas, with the ability to:

Accomplish goals through partnerships built on mutual trust, fairness, integrity, and honesty

Partner and negotiate effectively with vendors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and internal Petco associates

Understand and communicate with a diverse set of leaders and associates at various levels and within various functional areas

Manage multiple responsibilities with the talent to shift the center of focus from one task to another with minimal challenge

Champion change efforts through effective influence team members

Business acumen and analytical skills are necessary

Advanced computer skills are required, including MS Office Suite and the ability to learn and utilize internal applications

Benefits

Health and financial benefits

401K

Incentives

PTO

Company

Petco

Glassdoor3.0

Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!

Founded in 1965

San Diego, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.petco.com/unleashed

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