Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to work for our client in the entertainment industry. Apply now for consideration!
Contract: 6 months
Location: Kissimmee, FL (Hybrid)
Pay Range: 33-39/hr depending on experience
Responsibilities:
- Manage production management and responsible sourcing efforts for multiple categories within a division
- Execute effective handoffs between Development Sourcing and Responsible Sourcing/Production at time of PO
- Manage and effectively communicate vendor T&A/production back-off timelines, T&A weekly progress reporting, and shipment troubleshooting/communication to affected regions
- Own in season push/chase/cancel requests and troubleshoot and communicate any production delays and challenges
- Evaluate initial ways of working and develop plans for efficiency in monitoring data and communicating with partners that are consistent across the team
- Prepare standard and/or any ad-hoc reports as requested (time and action calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
- Execute and monitor progress on strategic sourcing initiatives, i.e. Source Country Diversification, Sustainability & Supply Chain Transparency
- Own evaluating suppliers through the PO/production process
- Partner with the Development Sourcing team to determine long-term strategies and supplier positioning for the business
- Contribute to sourcing strategies that support the company goals; Source Country Diversification, Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency
- Guide and facilitate consistent strategies that align with overall Parks, Experiences, and Products (DPEP) and Global Product Creation (GPC) vision
- Seek new opportunities, ideas, techniques and materials to facilitate product development innovation
- Use knowledge of our products to manage the needs of diverse partners and ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Product Development, Product Design, Business or Supply Chain preferred
- 3+ years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
- Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person