At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
The Associate Sourcing & Product Development Manager oversees the product development process for a particular category or categories within a brand(s) and supports the greater product development process for their brand(s). Supports manager in setting a brand focused global sourcing strategy by communicating business need for area(s) of responsibility and ensures execution. The associate manager tracks global fabric development as well as production of the brand’s product in the Americas, including Central America, South America, Mexico, Caribbean and the US Domestic market.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
% of Time
Responsible for executing the brand’s global sourcing strategy for area(s) of responsibility. Participates in milestone meetings, line reviews to understand business needs for category and supports greater product development process. Identifies opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the product development process. Understands factory competency for brand. Evaluates if business needs are being met by supplier matrix and communicates to manager. Supports manager on seasonal brand matrix process.
20%
Monitors and communicates the category’s sample & fabric/trim development and approval process to ensure on time sample delivery. Responsible for all aspects of any CA factory production to ensure timely delivery of the category’s products.
40%
May utilize component costing skills for category/initial costing and ensures cost and margin targets are met or beat.
15%
Track’s WIP report of the brand’s production in the Americas according to timeline and elevates status/issues to manager.
15%
Executes vendor projections by category/brand in partnership with product management. Primary party in managing Americas’ vendor relationships for category based upon the brand’s set sourcing strategy.
Influences decision making and supports any speed to market/flex & replenishment strategies with cross functional partners for the brand.
10%
TOTAL
100%
QUALIFICATIONS:
What We Do
YOU LIVE AND BREATHE SPORTS. SO DO WE.
In work and in life. On the field, the court or the ice. Nothing wins like a commitment to excellence; to your team and your goals. At DICK’S Sporting Goods, it’s this kind of thinking that inspires our mission.
Our culture is the result of people who give their all and always have their head in the game. People who are Passionate, Committed, Skilled and Driven to help athletes – and one another – achieve their personal best. That includes sharing our success to fund local teams, coaches and mentors.
Sports can shape who we are and who we’re becoming. They can build character, transform communities and change lives. Our recognition of the power of sports creates a sense of purpose that empowers us to perform at the highest level for the athletes and communities we serve.
If you love sports as much as we do, join us now. Opportunities exist at our 800+ Retail Stores, 5 Distribution Centers, and Corporate/Customer Support Center in Pittsburgh. Apply online at: DicksSportingGoods.jobs
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and House of Sport stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming. DICK'S offers its products through a dynamic eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.
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