Assistant Sourcing Manager
Core
Managing a merchandise category and supporting global merchandise sourcing strategies, factory relationships, and production follow-up for Disney brands.
Role type
Assistant Sourcing Manager
Builds
Physical merchandise (toys, ornaments, etc.) for global retail
Domain
Retail Merchandising - Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, factory relationship management, cost negotiation, production tracking, quality assurance compliance, value engineering, supply base improvement, multi-cultural collaboration, technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, free-trade agreements understanding
Preferred skills
Resin decorative ornaments knowledge, plastic toys experience, blind box experience, manufacturing and trading experience, product-specific technical degree
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, MicroCharts
Responsibilities
Drive measurable efficiencies in team workflow, execute short and long-term sourcing strategies, negotiate costing and propose value engineering options, collaborate with Quality Assurance to meet standards, drive proactive production tracking and troubleshooting, monitor supplier performance against regulatory standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC