Multi-Sourcing Analyst

Position

The 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.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management

• 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

Tracking and Reporting

• 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.
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by business needs.

Communication Management

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

The hiring range for this position ranges from $77,010.00 - $90,600.00. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.