Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprisesour environment is ever-changing, and that's just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different
Overview
The expectation of Director of Sourcing is to strategically lead with a collaborative management approach and effectively drive results through others. Develop and lead high functioning teams that can drive business and deliver results successfully.
Job Responsibilities
- Effectively create sourcing strategies in line with corporate goals and buying vision. Understand market conditions, recognize existing potential obstacles, challenge or shifts in business; Pivot macro strategies to align with ever-changing business priorities. Consider implications of new strategies across all business functions.
- Translate corporate vision, goals and priorities and effectively communicates to the designated sourcing unit. Oversee and direct the activities of the team and communicate the overall sourcing strategy for products and merchandise. Provide guidance and empower teams to execute effectively.
- Approve proposals of sourcing staff to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions. Optimize resources for these trips and coordinate foreign buyer participation at shows and manufacturer or factory visit. Analyze productivity of shows and subsequent orders. Participate in new vendor or manufacturing site visits as required.
- Identify and drive implementation of continuous improvement initiatives with key suppliers in support of business goals - innovative cost savings, lead-time reduction, increased inventory turns, improved processes.
- Research and travel to meet with new and existing factories and vendors to build relationships, review production capabilities and identify potential opportunities.
- Build effective and high functioning teams; Assess strengths and development needs of team. Continuously coach and mentor team through sharing knowledge, leveraging resources, and providing specific and timely feedback.
Job Knowledge And Skills
- Graduate with Specialization in Textiles from institution like NIFT/ Pearl Academy or similar institutions.
- Sound Technical knowledge of Textile/Soft Home.
- Sound knowledge of vendor matrix in India.
- Good interpersonal skills with proven record of team management.
- Should have exposure of working with international retail industry.
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Between 20 years solid experience in sourcing and production.
- Strong leadership skills, business acumen, negotiation, and entrepreneurial skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be treated with strict confidence and be used exclusively for recruitment purpose. Applicants who are not contacted for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. When you're a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all They have a lot of fun doing it.
We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It's our way of empowering you to make your career here.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
