JOB PURPOSE

The sourcing coordinator manages the seasonal placement and follow-through of finished goods for a particular category, in a manner congruent with the supply chain objectives: delivering quality product, on time and at the right price.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise vendors of seasonal buying/production calendar, unit plans & negotiate minimums as applicable, working with Managers for guidance on setting objectives for the season and negotiating any challenges
• Manage raw material bookings and call-offs with suppliers, ensuring production needs are met in accordance with calendar and delivery schedule.
• Manage seasonal order book pass-off to local sourcing office, and/or raising purchase orders with vendors directly, managing delivery dates and cost negotiations.
• Update PLM with vendor costs.
• Liaise with product development for updated BOM information as needed.
• Liaise with Customer Operations for timely receipt of orders and advise cross functional teams when orders are retimed.
• Study pre-buy vs. actual & identify shortfalls across division, re-ordering where appropriate
• Prepare updates for weekly production meetings.
• Partner with manager to finalize prices & margin, providing seasonal price analyses across vendors and product categories.
• Participate in vendor performance analysis each season.
• Partner with product development and technical team each season on critical sign off dates required by production calendar & ensure compliance
• Partner with quality assurance to resolve quality issues as needed.
• Communicate to vendors best working practises, changes to existing practises and key seasonal information.
• Work alongside other sourcing coordinators to ensure standard processes across teams/divisions.
• Manage buying and delivery deadlines, ensuring adherence to Time & Action calendar
• Manage team efficiency through monitoring workload & prioritisation.
• Partner with manager on seasonal counter-sourcing needs such as vendors, pricing, raw materials etc.
• Manage, train and develop Sourcing Assistant as and when required and as requested by the Sourcing Manager.