About the Role
The Associate Sourcing & Brand Sustainability Manager drives and executes strategic sourcing initiatives to address brand business needs within their product categories, ensures developments adhere to the seasonal calendar, protects the quality integrity of our products, maximizes profitability, identifies sourcing strategies to help balance our global landscape, and helps implement and drive WSI Corporate & Brand Sustainability initiatives. This position leads with critical thinking, is analytical, curious, results and detail-oriented, has exceptional communication skills, and thrives in a cross-functional environment by building strong partnerships and engaging all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Strong project management skills inclusive of developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results to cross-functional partners and WSGO teams.
- Develop and implement a product sourcing strategy that factors the core competency of a country, supplier capabilities, capacities, and growth plans, and factors any vendor or country risk.
- Serve as primary contact to all agents and suppliers in managing the assigned categories.
- Manage sourcing processes and procedures in the assigned categories to successfully execute and deliver WSI products on time, which meet the design, quality, sustainability initiative, and value mission of the brand.
- Drive strategic vendor rationalization (including re-sourcing activities) to drive cost, quality, and delivery.
- Monitor all pre-production activities, identifies potential challenges, and develops action plans to address and resolve issues. Works closely with product development, merchandising, inventory, WSGO offices, and quality assurance teams to ensure all pre-production deliverables are completed according to the project timeline.
- Create and maintain departmental tracking tools and data collection.
- Communicate project status and Work-In-Process with WSGO offices, vendors, and internal partners.
- Monitor vendor performance and provide feedback on cost, quality, and delivery.
- Troubleshoot production/delivery problems in the assigned categories.
- Drive execution of corporate level sustainability goals within the brand, and support executing brand level initiatives that compliment brand identity and architecture.
- Some travel may be required
Criteria:
- 2+ years of production, sourcing, QA or buying experience in a retail or manufacturing organization
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Proficient in MS Office Products – Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Ability to work onsite in our Portland office Monday-Thursday
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
Benefits
A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
