Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

As the Purchasing/Procurement Manager, you work with leadership to develop the procurement and purchasing business strategy for the company. You are responsible for developing and executing the procurement processes and procedures to maintain appropriate stocking levels. You manage the product launch process for the purchasing team to ensure deadlines are met. Partnering with our CFO, you ensure buying is within the Open to Buy and product category budgets. You ensure accurate inventory and stocking levels.Essential Functions:Procurement StrategyWork with leadership to develop procurement and planning business strategy.Develop organizational capacity through improved programs, policies, and systemsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure EDI vendor compliance. o Develop inventory controls to identify demand for new materials.Purchasing LogisticsMaintain Open to Buy, reviewing weekly with Finance. Ensure plans align with company-wide goals and manage the reconciliation on a regular basis.Track progress of inventory level targets and adjust plans as needed. o Evaluate appropriate stocking levels per product collection and maintain defined inventory levels.Manage inventory levels efficiently (including Value Centers, Dropped, and Pre-Dropped)Ensure timely delivery of materials.Department ManagementManage and develop the purchasing teamImplement excellent process discipline and technology systems to produce efficiency.Set weekly markdown and transfer targets to optimize inventory across all channels.Analytics & ReportingDeliver weekly business reports and forecasting that offer fact-based summaries of previous performance and profitability that will facilitate decision-making.Evaluate and analyze sales performance of all product categoriesAll other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Experience:Required:10+ years of Purchasing/Procurement and/or supply chain roles of increasing scope, complexity and leadership responsibilityBachelor's degree, preferably in related field or equivalent work experienceStrong financial background with advanced in-depth knowledge of Excel and/or PowerBIEffective business planning, project management, problem solving, negotiation skills, and financial analysisExcellent communication and strong collaboration skillsDetail oriented and deadline focusedSupervisory ResponsibilitySupervising a team of 8 individuals.Work Environment:Well-lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation