Job Description

Description

• Working together with the Brand Manager and Director - develop and support strategic direction for future growth of Private Brands
• Lead a team of 6-8 Sourcing Program Managers - Implement and drive strategic direction for team
• Conduct mid-year and year-end performance reviews for team members
• Identify and qualify domestic and international vendors to the HD standards (Domestic and Import)
• Working together with Merchant, Lead Private Brand Cost PLR initiatives from start to finish to drive cost out
• Manage and drive sourcing programs through Asian, European and Latin American sourcing offices; responsible for developing and maintaining relationship with global sourcing offices and driving key initiatives with your team
• Own and drive Private Brand penetration within your team's departments
• Work together with Directors of Merchandising and Merchants to identify Private brand opportunities for your team's respective departments including US aligned and Canadian led initiatives.
• Execute Offshelf and Online strategy with team to increase sales and margin
• Work with US counterparts to create specifications for products including: packaging, safety and environmental issues
• In conjunction with your US counterparts, develop and purchase products as well as materials to sell the products i.e. Packaging, P.K. materials, POP
• Understand merchandising needs, analyze projects, specifications, and ensure compliance
• Have excellent control on the end-to-end sourcing processes
• Gain strong understanding of the categories and sub-categories for faultless execution of sourcing and/or private brand programs.
• Participate in product line reviews and contribute to overall merchandising strategy.
• Monitor and manage department programs for stock outs and excess inventory situations, communicate and take necessary actions.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a smooth working relationship between global vendors and fulfillment/inventory group.
• Understanding of supply chain- domestic and international

• 8-10 years of Industry Experience in retail with a global sourcing background preferred
• A University Degree is preferred
• Previous experience leading direct reports
• Strong internal and external customer focus.
• A solid team player, open to new learning.
• Well organized and passionate about managing multiple projects.
• Willing to solve problems with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, cross-cultural setting that requires close interaction and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders globally.
• Very strong analytical and negotiation skills - experience dealing with vendors directly.
• University/College education.
• Proficiency in a language other than English would be considered to be an asset.
• Project Management experience considered an asset
• Some international travel may be required