Sourcing Analyst

Skullcandy celebrates the risk-takers, innovators and pioneers, those who break from the herd and forge their own path. We celebrate them living life on their own terms and with the soundtracks that inspire them to reach their full potential. They motivate us to be uncompromising, unapologetic, to express ourselves and stay true to who we are no matter the consequences. To live life at full volume. The Sourcing Analyst is responsible for analyzing cost of BOM during the product development phase and to champion initiatives that drive continuous total cost improvements. The sourcing specialist works closely with the Product Development teams to generate bottom up product costing and the needed provides insights and suggestion for the teams to make informed decisions. The ideal candidate is familiar with industrial CE production processes like SMT, injection molding, assembly and has an in-depth understanding of LEAN manufacturing. REQUIRED SKILLS / COMPETENCIES: Supplier and Supply Market Analysis - to conduct detailed supplier and supply market analysis looking at commodity prices, exchange rates, productivity rates, labor stability and costs Concept BOM cost modeling - to construct detailed cost models/purchase price analysis of products and services Detailed BOM analysis to create a complete understanding of the cost structure initial designs and concepts based on components, manufacturing cost and other cost Strategic Analysis - conduct product analysis and turn the information gathered into insightful, well-structured options and opportunities Feed and maintain our cost database to ensure and improve accuracy of our Skullcandy financial models Support Negotiation Planning and Execution - create detailed pre-negotiation plans and participate in prolonged negotiation sessions with suppliers and conduct post negotiation debriefs and follow through plans Sourcing seek out potential suppliers, execute strategic sourcing process by creating and executing RFIs, RFPs, RFQs for new and existing suppliers Supplier Qualification active role on the supplier qualification team in auditing and qualifying new and existing vendors Contract Management - to prepare, negotiate and implement appropriate forms of contract and pricing commitments with suppliers. Frequently review supply manufacturing agreements and learn to negotiate terms and conditions Supplier Performance Management - Monitor, report, manage and continuously improve supplier performance through vendor scorecards and constant communication via in person meetings, phone calls, email and instant messaging with manufacturing partners Cross-Functional, work- frequently collaborate with other departments within the organization such as Finance, Category, Engineering, Industrial Design and Packaging Represent sourcing from start to finish in the commercialization process for headphones EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering preferred 2 - 4 years of experience in a similar role Consumer Electronic industry experience preferred Analytical Thinking Synthesizes complex or diverse information Collects and researches data Uses intuition and experience to complement data Identifies data relationships and dependencies Designs workflows and procedures Effective Communication Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form Exhibits good listening and comprehension Keeps others adequately informed Selects and uses appropriate communication methods Thoroughness Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Displays commitment to excellence Looks for ways to improve and promote quality Applies feedback to improve performance Monitors own work to ensure quality BENEFITS: Competitive compensation based on experience 401K Matching Health Benefits Product Discounts Discount Ski Pass/ Discount Gym Membership Flex Time Scheduling