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Supply Chain/Sourcing Associate
Gurnee, IL
Job Description
COMPANY
Paris Presents is the fastest growing beauty company in the world. The entrepreneurial, privately held / venture capital backed company creates and distributes comprehensive brands of makeup and nail tools, bath and body liquids and accessories, and travel accessories. Their expertise includes both nationally distributed branded product lines and the development of retailer brands, product lines individually created and managed for large retailers. This is a complex fashion business with a focus on high quality products at affordable prices developed through innovation and on-trend design. The company is over 50 years old with a very fast-paced, growth oriented culture.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Supply Chain/Sourcing Associate supports team goals and global sourcing strategies providing Paris Presents with a sustainable competitive advantage. Responsible for broadening the supplier base for new categories, satisfying the day-to-day resource needs of the department, while cooperating with other functional departments to complete projects and to address company’s overall goals.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements:
Knowledge or technical solutions of sourcing activities and workflow management
Green Belt knowledge / experience
Paris Presents is the fastest growing beauty company in the world. The entrepreneurial, privately held / venture capital backed company creates and distributes comprehensive brands of makeup and nail tools, bath and body liquids and accessories, and travel accessories. Their expertise includes both nationally distributed branded product lines and the development of retailer brands, product lines individually created and managed for large retailers. This is a complex fashion business with a focus on high quality products at affordable prices developed through innovation and on-trend design. The company is over 50 years old with a very fast-paced, growth oriented culture.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Supply Chain/Sourcing Associate supports team goals and global sourcing strategies providing Paris Presents with a sustainable competitive advantage. Responsible for broadening the supplier base for new categories, satisfying the day-to-day resource needs of the department, while cooperating with other functional departments to complete projects and to address company’s overall goals.
Job Responsibilities
- Work closely with Product Development to execute product changes for modifications, and redesigns of current products. Manage these product changes globally with our Asian team and vendors to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
- Coordinate Master Spec Sheet creation with cross functional teams.
- Communicate to overseas suppliers for sampling purposes.
- Review samples with team and provide feedback to vendors. Record sample status
- Store, organize, and maintain development samples throughout the development process
- Establish strong relationship with vendors and improve effectiveness
- Coordinate and request sample needs for development, testing, sales and advertising
- Support Sourcing department to validate costs and achieve initial targets
- Create and interpret cost analysis comparison pre and post production
- Coordinate cross functional Change Management initiative for new and transitioning/changing products. Focus on process improvement through tracking, management, specifications, and development.
- Coordinate Change Tracker Systems with cross functional teams.
- Maintain integrity of data for supplier information and supplier database.
- Keep supervisor informed of key initiatives, solicits input / feedback, and supports team priorities
- Assist Global Quality Manager with Regulatory data base and Audit tracking for vendor compliance.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s College Degree – Business (Supply Chain / Marketing ideal)
- Minimum: 2+ years of experience in Global Sourcing, Merchandising, Product Development, or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- The ability to learn new software applications quickly and easily
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks without compromising the quality of work
- Attentive to details; Top-notch organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Solid problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to show good judgment and solve problems independently
- A positive and friendly attitude combined with a healthy sense of urgency in completing work and responding to inquiries
- A genuine interest in Product Development skills (good eye for color, some product interest, beauty or fashion industries)
- Excellent diplomatic demeanor
- Outgoing and proactive. Able to deal with the public in a professional, friendly manner
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast – paced working environment and comfortable making decisions, and adjusting priorities and resources
- Futuristic attitude
- A juggler- likes to have multiple balls in the air
Knowledge or technical solutions of sourcing activities and workflow management
Green Belt knowledge / experience
Job Summary
Start Date
ASAP
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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