Sourcing Assistant -Pre-production

Location:

Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for tracking and reporting on various global sourcing and production related functions and processes for a specific category or division.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

• Track and report all global sourcing and production related functions and processes
• Track production process and production purchase order uploads and maintenance in SAP and GT Nexus systems
• Lead approval meetings with Design, Production, and merchants and relay communication and follow up to overseas offices or directly to vendors
• Maintain, coordinate, and track development, fit, pre-production, and marketing sample process
• Work with management and cross-functional teams to gain an understanding of sourcing operations as well as systems used to support processes
• Provide written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners and overseas offices as directed by management in regards to sourcing and production functions and processes
• Follow up on outstanding production issues with vendors or overseas offices
• Assist manager in costing functions

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years of experience in related role
• Retail industry experience preferred

Skills and Behaviors:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter with strong follow through
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships
• Ability  to interact with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Highly  proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities

Hourly/Salary

$50,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.