深圳招聘

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the processes to identify, validate and recommend suppliers that will receive Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and possible manufacturing contracts
• Support the Merchandise Manager in the approval of all suppliers for the defined area of responsibility
• Participate in the creation of category sourcing strategies and program/item strategies with the Merchandise Managers and Sourcing Leaders and provide direction to branch offices
• Lead and manage the negotiation, review and recommendation of assigned suppliers for manufacturing contracts, inclusive of cost, timing, specification/objective adherence, quality process and quantity
• Work with assigned team to collaboratively develop suppliers to ensure complete understanding of Tar Heel Trading requirements, maintaining effective and efficient relationships
• Build relationships with the supplier base and facilitate the escalation of issues
• Identify and drive cross-category sourcing opportunities to drive cost leverage and manufacturing efficiency
• Lead and execute supplier analysis and profitability evaluation
• Gather, review and publish market intelligence to provide to THT leadership and customer category teams
• Collaboratively work with Hong Kong Merchandise management and U.S. Global Sourcing leaders to ensure product and production requirements are communicated to and executed by suppliers
• Closely monitor the pre-production and production WIP to ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor and manage the complete product lifecycle timeline and address exceptions
• Collaboratively work with other Tar Heel Trading functions (quality, logistics, finance, etc.) to identify and resolve issues / exceptions
• Proactively review and approve supplier purchase orders for confirmed programs with contracted manufacturers
• Manage and mentor assigned team members
• Plan and manage market trips
• Effectively utilize internal systems inclusive of PLM and 3^rd party provided tools
• Other duties and responsibilities as defined

Requirements

• College or University Degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years’ in equivalent position level and in managing the relevant product categories.
• 7+ years’ experience in reputable Global (European and USA) retail chain stores, sourcing/trading company, or buying offices.
• Intermediate to advance working knowledge of web-based product life cycle management tools, inclusive of work flow, task management, supplier/service provide collaboration and management reporting (eg PLM) is preferred.
• Good command of Computer Knowledge (eg, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to facilitate interaction with sourcing and merchandising teams, supplier and service providers
• Customer-focus. Result-driven. Ability to manage and mentor others.
• Attention to details and strong analytics skills.
• Good problem-solving & decision making skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization. Ability to handle stress and work under pressure, manage and develop business exceeding target.
• Positive working attitude, proactive & energetic. An effective leader and a team player.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as defined.

Tar Heel Trading International is the subsidiary of the Family Dollar Stores, Inc., responsible for the products sourcing globally. Family Dollar Stores is a U.S. based retail chain with over 7100 stores in 45 states, achieving $8 Billion U.S. dollars in sales for 2010. We are one of the top Fortune 500 companies in the U.S., and trade on the New York Stock Exchange under FDO. While Family Dollar Stores is not new to the US marketplace (we were established 53 years ago), we are new to Direct Importing as we have always purchased in the past through intermediaries. Family Dollar Stores is part of the “Dollar” channel and is known for its small-format/convenience value, carry products ranging from consumables, home, household, health and beauty aids, food, apparel and accessories, seasonal items and electronics. For more information, please visit us on www.familydollar.com.