Sourcing Manager

 About Us

Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. has been a leading international producer of home fashions for over 50 years.  Our products include bedding; pillows; throws; beach, bath and kitchen towels; and accessories.  Our popular licensed properties including Disney, Universal, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, and many more.   Franco products can be found at major mass market retailers, online retailers, specialty stores, discount stores and department stores.

Responsibilities

In this highly visible position, you will be responsible for overseeing strategies and buy plans to purchase products in a high intensive SKU environment from overseas suppliers while managing aggressive sourcing policies and developing and maintaining positive vendor relationships.  Duties include:

• Regularly travel to foreign countries to develop new sources, negotiate prices, monitor social compliance and security, and ensure quality and on-time delivery of merchandise.
• Establish cost pricing at desired economic levels and negotiate with vendors to achieve targeted gross margins.
• Ensure accuracy of all documentation and record keeping for management of monthly cash flow, replenishment business demands, and cost standards.
• Work with Import Department to ensure proper and timely documentation of shipments and cost controls.
• Provide hands-on management and direction to both local and overseas product teams to ensure production details are appropriately addressed.

• Work with QC Management to maintain quality controls and ensure standards are consistently maintained.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience with strong background in overseas sourcing, manufacturing and costing. 
• Strong understanding of fabric construction and print techniques required along with understanding of global sourcing trends and strategies.
• Outstanding negotiation skills are essential along with strong management competence and analytical skills. 
• Previous China travel is a must. 
• Experience in home textiles bedding a strong plus. 
• Mandarin Speaking a plus.