Production/Sourcing Manager (entertainment)

Our client, is a known entertainment agency looking for a Sourcing Manger to join their team!Located in Kissimmee, FLHybrid - Mon- Thurs (onsite)Start ASAPContract - 5 months (full time hours)$36/hrBasic Qualifications:• Manage production management and responsible sourcing efforts for multiple categories within a division. Work with suppliers to ensure key milestones are met, to include:• Aggregation and acceptance of orders across all business units• Production tracking and reporting• In season management to changing business needs• Execute effective handoffs between Development Sourcing and Responsible Sourcing/Production at time of PO.• Manage and effectively communicate vendor T&A/production back-off timelines, T&A weekly progress reporting, and shipment troubleshooting/communication to affected regions.• Own in season push/chase/cancel requests and troubleshoot and communicate any production delays and challenges.• Evaluate initial ways of working and develop plans for efficiency in monitoring data and communicating with partners that are consistent across the team.• Prepare standard and/or any ad-hoc reports as requested (time and action calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.).• Execute and monitor progress on strategic sourcing initiatives, i.e. Source Country Diversification, Sustainability & Supply Chain Transparency.• Own evaluating suppliers through the PO/production process. Partner with the Development Sourcing team will to determine long-term strategies and supplier positioning for the business.• Contribute to sourcing strategies that support the company goals; Source Country Diversification, Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency.• Seek new opportunities, ideas, techniques and materials to facilitate product development innovation• Collaboration and Communication• Use knowledge of our products to manage the needs of diverse partners and ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendorsQualifications:• 3+ years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products• Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers• Detail oriented and superior organization skills• Ability to manage multiple SKU’s and timelines in a fast-paced environment• Experience gaining credibility and trust with diverse partners• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Achieve continuous improvement and a focus on efficiency and scale• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Product Development, Product Design, Business or Supply Chain preferred• Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories (preferred)