Global Sourcing Product Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

SUMMARY:  Maintains supplier and product specific data within the Bamboo Rose and Enable systems for all direct import products. Interfaces with 3^rd party agency for proprietary brand packaging development and UPC creation and parts warranty.   

Location: Smyrna, GA (Near Battery Center)

Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of direct import Proprietary Brand product data, including marketing copy, UPC assignment, packaging labels and trademark markings
• Interface with China Sourcing office for compliance renewals and tracking for customs and certifications
• Maintain data integrity between Bamboo Rose and Enable to synchronize data during SKU life cycle management and vendor changes
• Generate reports from Bamboo Rose and Enable related to new SKU set-up, MOQ updates and transactional content for direct import items
• Act as vendor in catalog review process, noting keep/drop recommendations, copy review, catalog page proofing and approvals
• Attend weekly import PO meeting and execute follow-up as required on data clean-up as needed and to gain visibility into the global sourcing supply chain and operations
• Third party warranty service interaction on product questions, coordinate quarterly parts replenishment orders and parts inventory life cycle management  
• process build out and improvement in handling requests from SPI

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position will require excellent organizational and time management skills as well as decision-making abilities.  Demonstrate an ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions, markets and constraint.  Communicate effectively with all parties, internal and external, and properly convey the message with clear conviction and understanding.  

COMPETENCIES:

Communication

Computer Skills

Customer Focus

Results-Oriented

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving/Analysis

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Integrity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Positive Attitude
• Team Player
• Open Minded
• Self Motivated

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Arts Degree.  Minimum two years business and/or industry experience, preferably in the retail or commercial office products industry.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.   Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.  Requires extensive ability to read, comprehend, create and follow a schedule with close deadlines.  Ability to read internal reports in which the content is changing frequently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.  Understanding of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to organize and prioritize.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with Excel.  Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word and Powerpoint) are a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is required to stand during presentations and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs. in managing equipment needed for review sessions.   The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.