Job Description :

• Assists in developing the purchasing open to buy budget and purchasing plan to effectively manage inventory levels and provide internal controls over purchasing
• Supports development of the annual purchasing timeline plan
• Assists in managing the purchasing of $9M in inventory for re-sale; negotiation and overseeing the selection/purchasing process.
• Developing regional and branded retail programs
• Sourcing new vendors through industry research and trade shows
• Manage supplier performance by monitoring and implementing remedial actions where required
• Manage vendor compliance letters and test results regarding factory working conditions
• Manage shipboard and warehouse inventory levels, implementing corrective action as required
• Responsible for the departmental training and development budget
• Develops a committed, high-performing, dynamic team that is motivated through effective leadership
• Responsible for the hiring, performance evaluations, and development plan of support staff