Belk · 4 days ago
Sourcing Associate (Hybrid)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expBelk is seeking a Sourcing Associate to oversee the production of Private Brands or categories manufactured exclusively for the company. The role involves managing the production process, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with various teams to meet brand goals and financial targets.
E-CommerceRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Partner with sourcing manager on the execution of the sourcing strategy inclusive of understanding the vision for the brand or category in area of responsibility and to achieve margin plans
Support the management of the timeline and total production process for assigned private brands or categories from initial concept sample through delivery with internal and overseas partners
Communicate target costs, quantities by style and negotiate costs to achieve competitive pricing and overall financial goals
Work closely with the Color & Product Integrity team to ensure that all products meet all quality and safety standards
Partner with cross functional team (CFT) including, but not limited to, sourcing manager, brand manager, designer, textile designer, technical designer and color team on all approvals
Create final vendor and style allocation recap and communicate to CFT as appropriate
Maintain follow up with suppliers on placements to align with time and action calendar to ensure product specifications, quality standards, deadlines and deliveries are met as contracted
Monitor style set up, purchase order creation and maintenance processes with bottom line accountability for the integrity and accuracy of all data entered into PLM
Coordinate with logistics and suppliers to resolve shipping issues
Accountable for supporting a learning culture that will empower and leverage a collaborative team environment
Maintain alignment of work to support company mission, vision, values, goals, and strategies
Other duties as assigned by manager or required by business need
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent business experience
4-6 years product development, sourcing or its equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
Detail oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and able to lead others
Flexible; capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change; successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles
Performs basic retail math and utilizes formulas for analysis and reporting activities
Detail-oriented to manage customer requirements and understand product; must possess organizational and planning skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (written and verbal)
Use analytical and reasoning skills to review data, arrive at fact-based conclusions, and recommend next-step actions
Proficiency in Microsoft office products, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of the product manufacturing techniques, fabrication, and costing components that impact product line development
Company
Belk
Belk, Inc. is the mainline department store company with 305 stores located in 16 Southern states.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$485M2024-07-23Debt Financing· $485M
2015-08-24Acquired
2011-11-23IPO
Leadership Team
Don Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer
H
Hyon Park
EVP, CIO
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