by Job Title: Vice President, Global Sourcing and Quality Assurance
Company: Living Spaces Furniture
Location: La Mirada, California
Description: The Vice President, Global Sourcing and Quality Assurance, will develop and cultivate partnerships with best-in-class suppliers and internal stakeholders as they pertain to the sourcing and production of furniture. In partnership with the EVP, Merchandising and Vendor Relations, will set the vision, strategy and priorities for the sourcing team and will be responsible for continuously improving supplier relationships and the cultivation of global and cross-functional partnerships.
As part of the Global Sourcing, Merchandising and Product Development team, this person will serve in a key strategic position utilizing extensive knowledge of successful global sourcing and product development strategies to drive margins and improve efficiencies across all markets and distribution channels (owned & operated retail and wholesale).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field with an advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of significant, proven experience leading product sourcing teams on a global scale.
- In-depth working knowledge of import/export marketing and manufacturing relationships, including quality control/testing processes and programs and logistics.
- Deep knowledge of international labor and regulatory standards and other established supplier performance schemes.
- Successful experience working, and thriving, in a matrixed company structure.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U.S. passport for international travel.
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