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Carhartt · 7 hours ago

Sourcing Operations Specialist II

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Carhartt is a company inspired by hard work and dedicated to serving hardworking people. The Sourcing Operations Specialist II will act as a liaison for the business in processing seasonal samples and managing non-stock orders, ensuring best practices are followed from request to delivery. This role involves coordinating with internal departments and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate sample management and sourcing operations.

Consumer GoodsFashionManufacturingRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Primary liaison for the business related to the processing of Non-Stock orders and seasonal sample request to Carhartt Finished Goods Suppliers

Attend Industrial Development meetings to integrate sourcing operations processes into the product development process for CCG, FR, PPE

Collaborate with Global Product for development needs and align on best practice to fulfill the requirements for Non-Stock offering and seasonal sample needs

Creates Purchase and Production Orders for issuance of Non-Stock request. Coordinate delivery of all Non-Stock orders to allocatable location, monitoring status and resolving problems delivery

Owns conversion and issuance of all seasonal Field Testing, Finished Good Test, Merchandise, Sales, Seeding Samples, etc. request to finished goods suppliers

Coordinates availability of seasonal sales tools for Photography, Presentations, 3rd Party Testing, Tradeshows, Account Visits, etc

Organize and provide direction for seasonal development sample needs across all internal departments. Report variance for requirements and delivery

Ensure timely and accurate request, tracking and receipt at the Distribution Center of all Non-Stock orders and seasonal samples

Manage the sourcing of value-added services (VAS) for non-stock orders, including but not limited to, the embellishment of products; and determination of service provider (internally or 3rd party)

Oversee the completion of the value-added services to meet customer specifications and negotiate the resolution of any issues in the process

Oversee Scorecard-type evaluation on Non-Stock product delivery and fill rates for improved performance. Analyze results, report findings to leadership with recommendations for changes, and implement approved changes

Manage business request for all Industrial special projects and seasonal samples orders for development, product placement and sample needs

Develop, maintain, advise and communicate calendar deliverables as the liaison between business units for development of seasonal samples and industrial styles

Negotiate optimum timelines with suppliers and other supply chain partners for Sample production

Compile and assess current departmental processes to develop and implement best practices for seasonal samples and industrial non-stock production and escalate plan of action to resolve issues

Coordinate sufficient raw materials remain on hand for Non-Stock processing

Direct Sample Tracking on incomplete or pass due PO’s for timely closure and payment in SAP. Authorize payment for samples received or chargebacks for missing or damaged samples

Maintain PO acceptance for all suppliers for delivery, through internal programs and systems. Advise factories and field Sourcing of unexecuted PO’s and mitigate challenges to delivery. Collaborate on corrective actions for execution of issued PO’s

Monitor sample shipment IDOC errors through SAP and acceptance in Fiori

Recommend and provide solutions for reconciliation of payment discrepancies for sample receipt. Resolve blocked sample invoices reported for inconsistencies

Work with partner departments within Carhartt to develop and implement process improvements that optimize supplier performance (i.e. inventory levels, days to issue, sample substitutions)

Demonstrate ownership with product being developed and produced. Make and own decisions when appropriate to the job level, recognizing which issues to elevate and communication at higher levels

Qualification

Sourcing operationsProcess improvementCross-functional collaborationSAPMicrosoft OfficeNegotiation skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field; or equivalent years of related experience in lieu of degree

Minimum of 3 years' experience collaborating with cross functional teams in sourcing or in a related field

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing work processes and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external vendors

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Excellent attention to detail

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Able to lift 40 pounds without restriction

National and International travel required (up to 20%)

Preferred

Experience in an apparel or non-durable goods manufacturing environment preferred

Negotiation skills preferred

Working knowledge of software systems as SAP and/or Tradelink preferred

Company

Carhartt

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Carhartt manufactures premium clothing known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction.

Founded in 1889

Dearborn, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.carhartt.com

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