Support the development, sourcing, and placement of programs on a seasonal basis, emphasizing quality and maintaining mark-on plans.
Supports partnerships with cross functional merchant and design departments to develop long term strategies to achieve the goals of the business within the parameters of cost targets and delivery schedules.
Support and participate in all relevant company wide initiatives as they arise.
Lead team in adjusting to changing priorities.
Partner with merchandising to maintain an awareness of key items and overall assortment across classifications.
Partner with design to gain an understanding of seasonal concepts and design direction across classifications.
Support team in the resolution of complex development, shipping, and delivery issues while upholding internal and external partnerships.
Analyze processes, resources, and techniques across classifications and create plans to drive consistency and standardization.
Partner with Fabric development team and design to conduct fabric and technique research.
Manage deadlines in accordance with the corporate calendar.
Find creative solutions to calendar issues throughout the production process.
Investigate ways to shorten lead-times and increase flexibility.
Communicate and enforce Aeropostale’s production, quality, and delivery requirements with all team members and suppliers.

8+ years of experience in Production/Product Development (Specialty Retailer experience preferred, but not required)
Clear and thorough understanding of the product development and approval process
Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills
Retail math skills
Cost negotiation skills across wide range of categories and materials
Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and Word
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
Flexible, organized, team player
Denim and woven product category experience

Senior Sourcing Manager

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