Freelance Product Sourcing Manager
Freelance Product Sourcing Manager
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Job Description
Location
Remote
Type
Freelance
Welcome to Motel
Our story began during a road trip in the 1990s where our founders Will and Andy travelled across America collecting vintage items while living out of motels. They started purchasing vintage clothing in the USA and selling it wholesale which eventually led to the creation of stores. From there they began designing reworked vintage pieces and thus Motel was born.
Over 30 years and a team of 200 people later every piece of clothing we make is created with the same spirit of fun freedom and adventure as the road trip that first defined the brand. Were still ambitious and independent but now were a global team we work from an operational base in Worcester a design studio in London and a creative studio in Bali.
Product Sourcing Manager
As our freelance Product Sourcing Manager youll play a key role in our global supply chain and ultimately shape the success of our product offerings. By collaborating with internal teams across Motel and external suppliers youll contribute to our overarching buying/sourcing strategy and have plenty of opportunities to develop in an everchanging landscape.
Were looking for someone with the energy ambition and commitment to delivering longterm growth for Motel through ownership of product sourcing and ensuring were putting the best garments at the best prices in front of our customers.
Main tasks & responsibilities
- Develop and managethe Motel supply chain to ensure we achieve competitive rates with excellent service and quality across all product categories
- Achieve category/company targets for all product sourcing activity
- Usedata to develop stock availability pricing hierarchy and average item price to meet Motel targets
- Fosterhealthy competition for the best offers
- Exploit seasonal and promotional opportunities to maximise product performance
- Coordinate with other Motel teams to ensure adequate support in areas like supply chain customer service and marketing
- Managethe auditing and onboarding process for new suppliers
- Ensuremerchants in your categories meet and exceed quality metrics
- Reporton supply chain performance and maintain uptodate performance data
- Monitor and report on industry and Macroeconomic trends to ensure that the business can leverage and react to challenges and changes
- Understandand react to regional and global trends in sourcing
- Ensure that suppliers are aware of Motel objectives
- When requiredengage in the negotiation of contracts and prices
- Act as a point of escalatio for supplierrelated issues
About you
Wed love it if you could demonstrate:
- Experience in buying preferably in fashion or retail with knowledge of production and capacity planning being essential
- Stakeholder management both internally and externally
- Strong understanding of supply chain management and people management
- Problemsolving attitude and capability to anticipate challenges.
- Experience dealing with global suppliers and understanding import/export duties
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Whats in it for you
- Competitive salary in the line with industry bench marking
- 3% employer pension contribution 5% employee contribution as
- standard
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with additional days
- for long service
- Birthday day off
- Team socials and meetups
- Monthly wellbeing activities to support employees
- Tailored progression pathways
- A thorough EAP scheme offering financial legal and health support
- Access to professional support & mentoring
- Bonus Scheme for all employees paid out twice a year
- Motel 50% discount
- Motel is a growth mentality company
- Motel Rocks Group Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Employment Type
Full Time
