Michaels Stores · 1 month ago
Global Sourcing Specialist
Irving-Irving Corporate Office-3939 West John Carpenter Freeway
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMichaels Stores is a leading destination for creativity and celebration in North America, operating over 1,300 stores. They are seeking a Global Sourcing Specialist to support the Global Sourcing Manager in executing private brand sourcing strategies and achieving financial goals for assigned product categories.
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Responsibilities
Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives
Support the Global Sourcing Manager for the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners
Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP
Monitor project timeline and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise
Support Global Sourcing Managers on cost negotiation by collecting data from different sources
Support the Global Sourcing Manager in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team
Validate the vendor setup paperwork and ensure vendor set up in system successfully
Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution
Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors
Help Sourcing Manager to coordinate cross-functional meetings while providing required documentations, for meetings such as transition meetings, and vendor visits
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 18-month office work or a college degree in retail, supply chain and international trade
Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills are required
Ability to multitask and shift priorities
Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
Preferred
Intermedium level of Excel/PowerPoint Skills
The experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Generous employee discounts
Company
Michaels Stores
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$119.66M2021-03-03Acquired
2009-07-02Series Unknown· $119.66M
Leadership Team
Derek Hornsby
Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Brynn Evanson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2023-02-20
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