Project Executive

ABOUT US

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. 
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including Starbucks, T-Mobile, O2, McDonald’s, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com. 

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE 

Project Executive will sit within our Global Merchandise Services (GMS) team. GMS helps brands bring their fan communities products that unleash badge-wearing potential, so the people who love them most can love them even more.
Through reimagining products and merchandise, designing innovative industry-leading solutions, and developing in-demand products, we spark an emotion connection with customers and have a lasting impact on people, business, and the planet. We want you to be part of it! 

Job Responsibilities

• Identify potential suppliers, keep abreast of industry and market trends and source new products.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors & key suppliers;
• Frequent travel should be expected, on an as needed basis.
• Expected to be hands-on in sourcing and manage suppliers, responsible for the development and management of the order planning & processing

Key Success Measures

• Productivity Improvement
• Reduced leadtime/speed to market
• Increased levels of automation 
• Meeting aggressive manufacturing sustainability goals

Qualifications/Experience/Quality

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in sourcing gift & premium items.
• Strong business acumen & influence skills.  Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge in sourcing in region across China and Asia, with a strong supplier network
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office application
• Great communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Can work well individually and as a team.

Education:

• Degree holder, advanced degree holder/certificate preferred