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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, vendor management, and product development within the Home Furnishing industry, ensuring quality standards and sustainability initiatives are met. Strong negotiation and communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with international partners and internal teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sourcing StrategiesVendor ManagementCost AnalysisProduct DevelopmentNegotiation Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost ReductionQuality AssuranceProduction SchedulingRFQ SolicitationLead-Time ReductionCAP ImplementationSupplier Demand PlanningOnboarding VendorsRoot-Cause AnalysisSustainability Initiatives
Soft Skills
Detail OrientedSuperior OrganizationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingCultural Awareness
Tools & Technologies
SOPsCommunication ToolsProject Management Tools
Industry Keywords
Home FurnishingProduct Life CycleInternational CommunicationQuality StandardsCapacity Forecasting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies for favorable cost, quality, speed, and sustainability
- Own sourcing and operational initiatives across the Product Life Cycle for assigned categories, from development to delivery
- Partner with the Director to evaluate and allocate new product development initiatives to appropriate vendors
- Solicit RFQs, perform cost analysis, identify cost reduction opportunities, and engage in cost negotiations
- Manage vendor communications for designated product categories
- Drive development milestones, flag issues, and update the team
- Track and report production schedules to ensure on-time shipment and support launch dates
- Establish and drive QA processes to ensure products meet quality standards
- Collaborate with in-country teams and suppliers on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and CAP implementation and tracking
- Partner with Compliance to track testing and labeling requirements for new developments
- Engage in supplier demand planning to ensure capacity meets volume forecasts
- Support vetting and onboarding of new vendors
- Identify and implement lead-time and MOQ reduction opportunities and support chase strategies
- Collaborate with internal and external partners on innovation, SOPs, and tools to improve efficiency and speed to market
- Support responsible sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and high-quality product development
- Manage special projects as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years in Sourcing, Product Development, and/or Production experience in multiple product and material categories
- Relevant experience in the Home Furnishing industry preferred
- Detail oriented with superior organization skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience communicating with international partners
- Resourceful and able to problem-solve, prioritize, and work independently
- Able to learn, be flexible, adapt to change, and grow with the organization
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of contributions
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions
- 100% paid parental leave
- Company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships
- Employee stock option plan
- Select paid holidays, including key company closure days
- Holiday pay when working on designated holidays
- 40% off almost all Thuma products
- $100 per month cell phone stipend
- Up to $150 per month commute reimbursement
- Complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000
