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The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for assisting Sourcing Manger in managing multiple merchandise categories. The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for assisting Sourcing Manager in monitoring the sample development submission due date, order/production follow-up. The Sourcing Specialist will also assist Sourcing Manager to initiate vendor set-up, ISU, PLM form and data entry upon order award.
Job Responsibility:
Proactively assists Sourcing Manager to meet measurable efficiencies of team communications, tasks, and overall workflow to support continuous improvement
Learn and assist Sourcing Manager to follow up action plans to improve supply base and mitigate risk with measurable accountability
Collaborate with Quality Assurance team to ensure products placed with managed suppliers are meeting Disney quality standards
Manages production tracking report, driving communication and troubleshooting exceptions and delays proactively
Identifies opportunities to leverage tools, information, processes and resources to optimize operational efficiency
Assist Sourcing Manager to initiate vendor set-up process in the system
Work with suppliers to ensure cost is updated timely in PLM, enabling Sourcing Manager to manage order award process
Supports Sourcing Manager to consolidate discussion with factory and Product Design to seek new ideas, art techniques, applications and materials to drive product innovation
Assists Sourcing Manager to drive continuous improvement within supply base to elevate supplier performance with measurable results
Proactively addresses issues or delivery delays to Sourcing Manager timely
Requirements:
3 years’ experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising. Open to fresh graduates
Knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes/techniques
Good negotiation skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence vendors and drive production and operational efficiency
Understanding of China and Global testing, safety, and labeling requirements and impact to product design
Experience in merchandise sourcing and production management