Associate Sourcing Manager- Apparel and Accessories

The pay range is $58,100.00 - $

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other

benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at

Job Description

About this Opportunity:

As a Fortune 500 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work.

It's how we care, grow, and win together.

A role in Sourcing means having a hand in developing products that have a positive impact on people and the planet. We integrate our sourcing capabilities with our propensity for quality and social responsibility to positively impact the cost and quality of our products. We care about the lives of the people who make the products Target guests love, and we're mindful of the impact our manufacturing practices have on the environment.

As an Associate Sourcing Manager in Apparel and Accessories, you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to deliver outstanding owned-brand products to our guests.  You will assist in driving sourcing strategies that align to strategic business goals and the critical needs of the relevant category.  You will utilize data and analytics to help Target achieve our value and financial plans.

You will assist in managing a supplier matrix and country of production strategies that elevate performance, boost profit, drive speed to market and deliver on sustainability commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Data & Analysis

* Review information to ensure data is complete and accurate

* Synthesize data from multiple sources and departments

* Analyze data and provide recommendations

* Report financial roll ups at department and division level

Vendor Relationships and Negotiations

* Develop, coach and mange relationships with vendors on the vendor matrix

* Negotiate cost, flexibility and other identified priorities with vendors

* Analyze cost components and the global raw material market to provide data to support negotiations

* Perform category costing deep dives to understand should costs and bring recommendations to the CFT

Planning & Production Management

* Provide flexibility through managing negotiations of chase/cancel/ inventories in response to business needs.

* Partner with Sourcing Managers and Project Manager on calendar shifts and unique calendar timing by vendor

* Elevate supplier matrix by evaluating capabilities, lead times, and flexibility and providing consistent feedback

Requirements

* Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills

* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

* Comfortable with ambiguity

* Pro-active and self-motivated

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as demonstrated excel skills

* Strong planning and organization skills

* Ability to work in a growth environment

* Conflict management skills

* Respects, appreciates and value diverse voices and approaches

* Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team

* Ability to travel as needed

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day…