Associate Sourcing Manager

工作 ID 10108789 地點基西米, 佛罗里达州, 美國 有意工作的公司 Disney Experiences 日期已公佈 Jan. 13, 2025

申請

工作概要:

The Associate Sourcing Manager (ASM), Apparel, develops and manages partnerships with best-in-class suppliers and internal stakeholders as pertains to the sourcing and production of best-in-category Disney-branded merchandise. In collaboration with the Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development (MSPD), s/he is responsible for managing a portfolio of items driving results through product development, cost optimization, execution of corporate and sourcing strategies, and product quality innovation.

The ASM supports the development of the seasonal line from concept through production, working closely with cross-functional partners in Merchandise Strategy, Product Design, and Technical Design. They support the cross-functional team in developing products to realize the global vision while ensuring designs meet margin objectives and are in alignment with corporate and sourcing initiatives. A strong knowledge of global sourcing and product development strategies is needed to drive results and efficiencies across global markets and distribution channels.

This position reports to the Sourcing Manager, MSPD, and provides support, both operational and organizational, to develop and source merchandise for a portfolio of items under the strategic guidance of the Sourcing Manager. This position may require some Domestic and International travel for cost negotiations, product placement, and on-site factory visits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing Strategy

Partner with Sourcing Manager regarding supplier strategy, product costing and placement, supplier communication, and sample management related to assigned portfolio of items.
Uphold and implement sourcing strategies that efficiently support global distribution, balancing localization, dual-sourcing, and speed-to-market needs to maximize profitability and efficiency, while minimizing risk with a goal of year-over-year improvement.
Knowledge of commodity, manufacturing, and category trends for respective assortment to inform and execute sourcing strategies.
Support and execute all corporate and sourcing initiatives, including but not limited to:
- Sustainability: achieving targets for materials, packaging, and Scope 3 emissions.
- Country of Origin (COO) Diversification: recognize needs for new suppliers, partner with internal stakeholders to identify new suppliers, lead costing and sampling exercises, and on-board selected suppliers to Disney requirements and expectations.
- Cost Control and Profitability: stay current on macro-economic and geo-political impacts to cost and delivery, currency fluctuations, commodity rates, labor rates, trade agreements and disputes, environmental policies, etc.
- Innovation: proactively seek new opportunities, ideas, techniques, and materials to drive product innovation, organizing vendor summits to review market and manufacturing trends with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
- International Labor Standards (ILS) Requirements: partner with TWDC Global Product & Labor Standards to ensure adherence to compliance policies, including regionally required certifications.

Product Development and Costing

Accountable for requesting, tracking, maintaining, reporting and communicating accurate development sample and costing information in PLM for all open projects in accordance with the Product to Market (PTM) Calendar to the Sourcing Manager, cross-functional team and global/regional partners.
Attend and lead portions of weekly cross-functional and development milestone meetings to understand and action on product strategies, including execution of corporate goals and key sourcing initiatives.
Conduct detailed cost analysis, proactively recommending alternative vendor allocations, design construction, materials, and embellishment techniques to Sourcing Manager and cross-functional partners to achieve production efficiency and margin optimization.
Collaborate with suppliers, cross-functional team and Product Integrity partners to ensure products meet established standards for safety and quality, monitoring test results, and reporting concerns with options for resolution to Sourcing Manager and related partners.
Review and finalize project allocations, communicating final awards to suppliers to complete sell channel cost details in preparation for PO issuance.
Execute resourcing or re-development activities related to updated annual volume projections, production or aesthetic challenges, factory concerns, sourcing strategies, etc., under the guidance of the Sourcing Manager.

Productivity and Process

Accountable for monitoring progress of development samples through pre-production against key milestone deadlines, proactively communicating status to Sourcing Manager and cross-functional partners including resolution of execution challenges or delays.
Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports as requested, sharing with appropriate partners to support business decisions (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, costing recaps, etc.).
Complete data entry responsibilities according to milestone deadlines including PLM, vendor set ups, financial reporting, invoicing, etc.

Collaboration and Communication

Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, developing trust and respect within the organization.
Effectively communicate in a matrixed environment, tailoring information appropriately to audience with various communication styles, competing objectives and leadership levels.
Maintain and develop supplier relationships through routine interaction and participation in seasonal review meetings, annual scorecards, and ongoing vendor relationship management.
Advocate for change and actively support new initiatives, demonstrate flexibility within fast-paced environment.
Volunteer for mentoring and/or project captainships to further development and grow leadership competencies.
Actively engage in Sourcing team organizational vibrancy, collaboration, and team activities. Embrace diversity to advance a culture of inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

3+ years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products.
Knowledge of Flex PLM system.
Technical understanding of fabrics and garment manufacturing processes.
Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories.
Proven track record of effectively communicating with cross-functional partners and Suppliers/Manufacturers.
Ability to manage multiple SKU’s and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player.
Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Schedule flexibility to accommodate global time zones.
This role is considered hybrid, meaning employee is expected on-site at a designated Company location in Central FL 4 days/week (usually Monday – Thursday), remainder of the work schedule remote.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Retail Management, General/International Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent professional experience

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Manager, Sourcing, Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development

Key Partners: Merchandising, Product Design, Packaging, Responsible Sourcing and Production, Operations, Merchandise Planning, DTCR Global Buying/Parks Location Strategy, Sustainability/CSR, Materials Sourcing, International Labor Standards, Product Integrity, Disney Global Sourcing and Agent partners, Manufacturing suppliers

申請

關於Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences 透過世界各地的主題公園、度假村、郵輪、獨特的度假體驗、產品等，將迪士尼故事和特許經營權的魔力帶入生活。迪士尼在旅遊業中大放異彩，在美國、歐洲和亞洲擁有六大度假勝地；一流的郵輪航線；廣受歡迎的度假擁有權計劃；以及屢獲殊榮的家庭探險導遊業務。此外，迪士尼的全球消費品業務還包括全球領先的授權業務、全球最大的兒童出版品牌、全球最大的跨平台遊戲授權商之一，以及遍佈全球和網絡的迪士尼商店。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC，其所屬的業務部門是 Disney Experiences。

Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC 是提供平等就業機會的僱主。求職者都會獲得聘僱考量的機會，不分種族、宗教、膚色、生理性別、性傾向、社會性別、性別認同、性別表達、原國籍、血統、年齡、婚姻狀態、軍人或退伍軍人身份、醫療狀況、遺傳資訊或殘疾狀況、或者聯邦、州級或地方法律所禁止的其他任何基本特徵。Disney 提倡讓所有人的想法和決策都有助我們發展、創新、創造最好故事的商業環境，並與瞬息萬變的世界息息相關。

就業申請的殘疾便利安排

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