Private Label Merchandise Development and Sourcing Manager at Advance Auto Parts

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Ability to work onsite at Raleigh, NC HQ four days a week
Experience in private label product development, sourcing, design, and production
Knowledge of market trends analysis and customer preferences research
Skills in cross-functional collaboration with global teams (e.g., Taipei sourcing, U.S. category management, quality assurance)
Expertise in global sourcing from domestic and international markets
Proficiency in vendor relationship management, negotiations, product specifications, packaging, labeling, MOQs, and shipping models
Project management capabilities for timelines, schedules, and budgets
Financial acumen including P&L ownership, margin management, KPIs (e.g., inventory turn, speed to market), sales forecasting, and profitability objectives
Understanding of quality assurance standards to minimize returns
Knowledge of international trade compliance, laws, regulations, product classification, and import/export requirements

Responsibilities

Coordinate the sourcing, design, and production of private label products, ensuring alignment with quality standards and brand strategy
Analyze market trends and customer preferences to recommend merchandise assortments that meet financial targets and demands
Conduct market research to inform product development and assortment planning
Facilitate communication and collaboration among global sourcing team in Taipei, U.S. category management team, and product quality assurance team
Partner with Taipei Sourcing Team to lead sourcing from domestic and international markets; identify and establish relationships with new vendors for diverse, cost-effective, high-quality supply
Assist in developing and maintaining vendor relationships; collaborate on specifications, evaluate performance, and negotiate terms for pricing and innovation
Assist in project management by developing timelines for new projects and launches, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets
Assist in merchandising strategies, sales targets, profitability objectives; monitor financial metrics like cost savings, supplier performance, revenue growth
Own P&L for private label products, manage margins and financial KPIs (e.g., inventory turn, speed to market)
Assist in quality assurance to meet standards, minimize returns, and enhance customer satisfaction
Ensure compliance with international trade laws, including product classification, documentation, and import/export requirements
Drive contribution margin improvements via product development, pricing, sourcing; support sales forecasting and assortment planning
Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor negotiations, supply chain efficiencies, and optimized shipping
Align merchandising strategies with company financial goals; monitor metrics like inventory turnover, margins, supplier performance, revenue growth, and speed-to-market

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product SourcingVendor ManagementMarket AnalysisProduct DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationGlobal SourcingMerchandise AssortmentBrand StrategyQuality AssuranceSupply Chain Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

The role requires working onsite at the Raleigh, NC HQ four days a week.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include coordinating sourcing, design, and production of private label products, analyzing market trends for assortment recommendations, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, global sourcing, vendor management, project management support, financial oversight, and quality assurance support.

What teams will I collaborate with in this role?

The role involves collaboration with the global sourcing team in Taipei, the U.S.-based category management team, and the product quality assurance team.

What financial responsibilities does this role have?

The role includes P&L ownership across private label products, margin management, financial KPIs like inventory turn and speed to market, as well as assisting in merchandising strategies, sales targets, profitability objectives, and monitoring cost savings and revenue growth.

What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates should have experience in product sourcing, market analysis, vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, global sourcing, project management, and financial oversight, particularly in private label development and aligning with brand strategy and quality standards.