SummaryThe Multi-Sourcing Analyst, Strategic Sourcing will support the operational activities associated with all resourcing initiatives for jewelry. They will communicate and interact effectively with cross-functional counterparts to assist in the facilitation of each development stage, managing product samples, coordinating product systematic setup and signoff as well as supporting approval milestones.
Responsibilities- Assist on managing development of business continuity multi source projects.
- Responsible for sending request for pricings (RFPs) and negotiating all pricing for SKU base.
- Coordinate the sign-off process from initial setup (PAD) to PO creation.
- Maintain project tracking with accurate project/product detail.
- Manage product setup and all internal meetings.
- Establish project milestones and develop project plans to meet objectives.
- Assist the Director and Manager in the coordination of cross-functional resources to facilitate project completion.
- Support the maintenance of accurate project tracking documents and systems.
- Track and report on all negotiated pricing.
- Maintain current status report on all projects within the department.
- Maintain security of new samples and borrowed merchandise.
- Conduct general product/project research and review and maintain artwork files, artwork scanning, and product imaging for internal use.
- Maintain process and discipline, support divisional standards.
- Assist with updating project detail documents to support development responsibilities.
- Share pricing on effected SKUs with internal teams.
- Prepare monthly reports to be shared with Senior Management and cross functional teams.
- Provide prompt project information in support of strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate the agendas and recaps for department-led cross functional meetings.
- Communicate with vendors regarding all aspects of new product development and manage the internal and external vendor communication.
Requirements- College Graduate.
- Product development manufacturing business knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Power Point) with ability to learn new software.
- Flexibility to perform different tasks based on day-to-day business needs.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to manage and uphold departmental standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and project management.
- Basic Gemstone knowledge; Graduate Gemologist a plus.
- Overall industry knowledge of product category.
- Complete knowledge of Tiffany & Co. merchandise information systems a plus.
- Prior Merchandising experience preferably in a luxury branded product.
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