Manager, Global Sourcing

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand.

Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site cafe, fitness center, and Flagship store.

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The role of the Global Sourcing Manager is to support the execution of New Era's global sourcing strategy and the entire product development process. This role will support the development of multiple product lines by ensuring bulk production meets our brand quality standards. The Global Sourcing Manager will work closely with peers in the Categories, Merchandising, Design and Innovation Teams to turn ideas into great products.

Responsibilities

• Lead & collaborate with internal customers (Category, merchandising, design, production, planning, logistics, customer service, social compliance, and quality teams) to execute the product development process while managing and executing the TAC (Time & Action Calendar)
• Strategically oversee product development related to new silhouettes, technologies, construction techniques
• Manage and optimize sourcing allocation across strategic vendor partners. Ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of product
• Ensure Vendor Requests are entered in PLM and samples are shipped and delivered on time
• Analyze costing information and in PLM for proto reviews
• Drive cost management strategies, including analyzing and mitigating any excessive cost, lead time or minimum order challenges in the product development stage
• Prepare and present detailed cost savings analyses and reports to senior management, highlighting result and the alignment with organizational goals
• Able to interpret and understand specs / sourcing tech packs and can effectively communicate and collaborate with design and suppliers to ensure design expectation is maximized and cost is minimized
• Ensure strike-offs, pre-SMS and pre-production sample review comments are shared with suppliers and product is approved prior to production
• Ensure all raw materials are developed, approved and forecasted prior to production orders
• Communicate style exceptions not meeting category margin targets to the merchandising and categories (Commercial teams) prior to finalizing costing
• Align with the raw material and product teams for the development of new fabrics and trims ensuring success in bulk production
• Work closely with Quality to resolve any product quality issues occurring during development and production
• Develop and maintain key reporting metrics utilizing existing reporting platforms
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching and development opportunities
• Support supplier development initiatives aimed at improving sourcing, production, quality, compliance, and other Supply Chain functions by partnering with internal stakeholders, utilizing internal project management platforms, root cause / countermeasure development, and establishing year over year goal
• Take ownership of cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, including insuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines and successful achievement rates
• Identify and elevate potential issues that may potentially impact responsible purchasing practices to the appropriate supervisory level
• Act as the primary decision-maker during the Sr. Manager / Director's absence, ensuring seamless continuity of operations and strategy implementation
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Travel Requirement

New Era Cap, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

The salary range for this posted position is $75,000 - $100,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth, along with a generous PTO policy.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

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