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The Childrens Place Sourcing Assistant, Accessories in Secaucus, New Jersey

Location:

Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for tracking and reporting on various global sourcing and production related functions and processes for a specific category or division.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

  • Track and report all global sourcing and production related functions and processes

  • Track production process and production purchase order uploads and maintenance in SAP and GT Nexus systems

  • Lead approval meetings with Design, Production, and merchants and relay communication and follow up to overseas offices or directly to vendors

  • Maintain, coordinate, and track development, fit, pre-production, and marketing sample process

  • Work with management and cross-functional teams to gain an understanding of sourcing operations as well as systems used to support processes

  • Provide written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners and overseas offices as directed by management in regards to sourcing and production functions and processes

  • Follow up on outstanding production issues with vendors or overseas offices

  • Assist manager in costing functions

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 1-3 years of experience in related role

  • Retail industry experience preferred

Skills and Behaviors:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills

  • Must be highly motivated, a self-starter with strong follow through

  • Ability to build cross-functional relationships

  • Ability to interact with all levels within the organization

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Ability to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities

make our PLACE yours

Being a part of our team takes collaboration and hard work. We are seeking top talent who are eager to contribute to a high-performing team!

We are proud to be the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America and continue to celebrate the success of our collection of brands, including The Children’s PLACE, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade and PJ PLACE.

If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced and engaging work environment, please review our current list of openings and apply today!

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