About Express, Inc.
Express, Inc. is a multi-brand fashion retailer whose portfolio includes Express, Bonobos and UpWest. The Company operates an omnichannel platform as well as physical and online stores. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for exceptional fit and an innovative retail model. UpWest is an apparel, accessories and home goods brand with a purpose to Provide Comfort for People & Planet.
The Company has over 530 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the Express.com online store and the Express mobile app; over 60 Bonobos Guideshop locations and the Bonobos.com online store; and 13 UpWest retail stores and the UpWest.com online store. Express, Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information about our Company, please visit www.express.com/investor and for more information about our brands, please visit www.express.com, www.bonobos.com or www.upwest.com.
Location Name Columbus Corporate Headquarters ResponsibilitiesThe role is responsible for the management of systems and operations for the Sourcing team- including Sourcing & Production, Raw materials and Technical Design. This role will support both the Express leadership team but will also be providing support to the Sourcing leaders in EXPR brands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sourcing Systems:
Manage current reports for the sourcing team- e.g. SAID/DID, PLT, Cost Report, trouble shooting issues with Smart ChartsNew vendor onboarding and support on Bamboo RoseNew team member training on Bamboo RoseCreate new reports from scratch as business needs evolveSupport Directors and above on pulling ad hoc reportsSupport VPs and above with analysis of on order dataProvide project management and act as a liaison for Sourcing with IT to resolve system issues or execute project
Sourcing Operations:
Manage and execute any large system updates such as and not limited to- INCO terms change,Oversee International License purchase Order management for Express brandsCollection/analysis of required data to prepare Sourcing Strategy documentsComplete new vendor/factory set up requestsSupport VPs on any sell off requestsSupport internal Logistics and DC teams on vendor compliance managementPO support and maintenance- egs. and not limited toExpress Buy Orders Failure ReportExpress Color Size Master ReportUnreleased PO and PO w/out Delivery Terms ReportDropping seasons in PO system
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years relevent experience
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Strong knowledge of systems and technology- knowledge of Bamboo Rose, Unique and Micro Strategy will be considered a plusAbility to create reports from scratchAdvanced Microsoft user (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.)Effective problem solving and analytical abilitiesDemonstrates ability to add value to an organization through general business analysis leading to operational changeAbility to deal with ambiguity / bring business maturity to situationsPersonal initiative, energy, “self-starter”Proactive in terms of recommending ideas and courses of actionAbility to work well within a team environmentEffective time management, scheduling, organization, and attention-to-detail skillsClear / concise communicationEffective problem solving and analytical abilitiesAble to interact effectively with all levels of the organization (this individual will be perceived as a leader among peers and possess ability to influence senior executives)Open to input from others
Closing
An equal opportunity employer, Express, Inc. does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. Express, Inc. only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Express, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a listed job position, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express, Inc. will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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