Product Sourcing Specialist en Implus

Description

Implus Footcare, LLC is an industry-leading global consumer packaged goods company with 20+ brands in fitness, outdoor, sporting goods and footcare product categories. Implus is headquartered in Research Triangle Park in Durham, NC with locations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, and South Africa. Our brand family includes Sof Sole, Yaktrax, apara, airplus, Sneaker Balls, Sof Comfort, Little Hotties, Harbinger, TriggerPoint, Perfect Fitness, Balega, Penguin, DryGuy, Spenco, Force Field, FuelBelt, Stabil, SKLZ, and Rock Tape. From insoles, socks, and shoe care to fitness equipment and seasonal accessories, Implus' products are sold in over 75,000 retail locations across North America and in over 70 countries worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sourcing Specialist will drive sourcing activities related to the development of assigned categories for product initiatives around inline brands and private label for domestic and global partners. This role will coordinate cross-functionally to provide costing, vendor matrix and vendor capacity and capability insight for product line(s) from concept to reality and perform as critical contributor to the overall product development process, including new concepts, product treatments and product development/design techniques. This role will also support RFx events, ensure vendor capacity and capability assessments are completed, focus on delivery of quality and improved margins, provide input to global vendor matrix strategy, ensure factory compliance, and in-depth costing analysis.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Support cross-functional sourcing projects for low to medium complexity spend categories

and/or low to medium impact spends.

· Correspond daily w/ overseas factories to deliver margin and value through evaluation of

distinct product construction options

· Support competitive negotiations with vendor matrix on products in development;

recommend best value vendor for final award scenarios

· Build and maintain clear communication channels (written and verbal) with Asia-based

development staff to ensure clear and concise understanding of product requirements

· Execute weekly work-in-progress meetings and development status updates with each

factory

· Assist with product compliance initiatives

· Ensure sourcing supports all product design, development, and marketing/reporting

deadlines

· Establish process to ensure compliance with all critical dates and performance/profitability

goals

· Organize all established corporate product cost guidelines for assigned categories

Key Skills:

· High intermediate demonstrated skill with Microsoft Excel regarding spreadsheet report

generation and analysis; Intermediate level skill set with other Microsoft Office products and

applications.

· Professional correspondence via email, phone and letter

· College level mathematics capability including percentages

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Some functional understanding and ability to learn

· Understanding of fit and fit-for-use specifications

· Product construction and materials knowledge—ex. cut and sew, knitting, assembled goods

· Excellent organization skills and ability to comply with established documentation rules

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage multiple projects at once

Desired Skills and Experience:

· Knowledge of apparel/accessory designs and trends

· Experience with consumer package goods (CPG) suppliers or prior apparel

design/development experience,

· Adobe Illustrator/Adobe Photoshop

· Ability to work independently

Education and Certifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study; 3-5 years of sourcing experience

Minimum Physical and Environmental Requirements:

· Visual Abilities: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, read reports, create presentations and

use a computer system.

· Hearing: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.

· Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer

systems.

· Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend

meetings.

· Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or

quickly.

· Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds

of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

· Predictable attendance on site

· Using a standard computer keyboard and monitor

· 25 pounds. with or without reasonable accommodation

· Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions and may be stressful at times.

· Work may require occasional travel

· Standard climate-controlled office setting

· Occasional exposure to open air, warehouse setting

Implus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/belief, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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