Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Individual contributor, primarily focused on supporting development and strategic sourcing of Gifting and Accessories products. Responsibilities include leading one or more product categories for primary and secondary components. Will coordinate projects internally with multiple cross-functional partners, and, critically, with external contract manufacturers within the company portfolio. Analyst level supports product development, cost analysis, speed and cost savings initiatives. May train and delegate tasks to temps or other associates.

Responsibilities

Category/Commodity Management:

• Analyze & negotiate vendor quotes for new business and communicate award decision

• Analyzing cost increase requests and communicate business impact

• Lead tooling expenses from external vendors

• Analyze and maintain standard costs with internal partners

• Validate final cost to target cost

• Maintain, extract, and analyze data in business IT systems.

Sourcing Execution & Vendor Engagement:

• Support development, implementation, and execution of Bath & Body Works Sourcing Strategies

• Support vendor set up & maintenance processes

• Assist in vendor performance improvement

• Maintain vendor profiles & capabilities

• Collect and follow up on information related to RFQ process with vendor

• Develop an understanding of BBW vendor base and capabilities.

• Positive relationship within Global Vendor Management team and cross functional partners

Key Projects

• Support product commercialization workflow

• Support Value Engineering (VE) project execution & other department & central initiatives

• Supporting Sourcing excellence initiatives through standard methodology & process committees

• Lead category strategy analytical work

Talent Management & Development

• Creation and execution of Individual Development Plan (IDP) / Personal Performance Objectives (PPO’s) / Quarterly Connects / Performance Review in accordance with the performance management life cycle process

• Identify continuous learning opportunities for own development (ie. Learning Manager, attend other meetings to gain insights, job shadowing, vendor visits, commodity schools)

• Participate in regular development meetings with peers and managers

• Participate and support team engagement initiatives as identified through the Associate Opinion Survey

• Train cross functional partners and participate in onboarding initiatives when appropriate

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ work experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, Package/Supply Chain Engineering, and/or Strategic Sourcing positions

• Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred

• Validated discernment and ability to make recommendations and business decisions with supervisor

• System and computer proficiency

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with validated initiative achieve results.

• Ability to build and cultivate strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners.

Education

• Bachelor's degree

• Relevant internship and/or school leadership experience a plus

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount

• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs

• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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