Assistant Sourcing Analyst

STANDARD TEXTILE; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan with company match

Parental and bereavement leave

Job summary

Standard Textile is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Analyst to support Sourcing and R&D in product development, sample management, and documentation. The role acts as a bridge between internal teams and global suppliers to drive efficient sourcing initiatives.

Based in Cincinnati, OH, you’ll collaborate with teams across Turkey, India, Pakistan, and China, leveraging strong communication to operate in a global environment. A detail-oriented, organized mindset thrives in our fast-paced business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong prof. in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel.
• Textile, fabric, sourcing, product development experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication across cultures/time zones.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample requests, shipments, and deliveries to support product development and prototyping activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and tracking systems for development samples.
• Partner with Sourcing and R&D teams to organize products and materials for laboratory and performance testing.
• Review, summarize, and distribute testing results and laboratory reports to project stakeholders.
• Support product development and sourcing initiatives by managing project timelines, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Lead projects of varying complexity independently or in collaboration with Sourcing Analysts and cross-functional team members.
• Consolidate outbound shipments to maximize efficiency while monitoring delivery performance and shipment status.
• Coordinate with logistics providers and internal stakeholders to resolve customs clearance issues and shipment delays.
• Manage supplier documentation, onboarding activities, and new vendor setup processes.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis to support sourcing decisions and project tracking.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between domestic and international team members and supplier partners.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.

The Assistant Sourcing Analyst will support the Sourcing and R&D teams in managing product development activities, organizing samples, maintaining product documentation, and coordinating cross-functional projects. This role serves as a key link between internal stakeholders and global supplier partners, helping ensure the efficient execution of sourcing and development initiatives.

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, this position will collaborate regularly with team members and business partners across Turkey, India, Pakistan, and China, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a global environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and evolving business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample requests, shipments, and deliveries to support product development and prototyping activities.


• Maintain accurate inventory records and tracking systems for development samples.


• Partner with Sourcing and R&D teams to organize products and materials for laboratory and performance testing.


• Review, summarize, and distribute testing results and laboratory reports to project stakeholders.


• Support product development and sourcing initiatives by managing project timelines, documentation, and follow-up activities.


• Lead projects of varying complexity independently or in collaboration with Sourcing Analysts and cross-functional team members.


• Consolidate outbound shipments to maximize efficiency while monitoring delivery performance and shipment status.


• Coordinate with logistics providers and internal stakeholders to resolve customs clearance issues and shipment delays.


• Manage supplier documentation, onboarding activities, and new vendor setup processes.


• Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis to support sourcing decisions and project tracking.


• Facilitate communication and collaboration between domestic and international team members and supplier partners.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.


• Textile, fabric, sourcing, product development, or related industry experience preferred.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.


• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with international teams, suppliers, or manufacturing partners.


• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing business priorities.


• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Work at Standard Textile:

• Competitive pay with Career Growth Opportunities


• Full benefits — medical, dental, vision


• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave


• 401k plan with company match


• “Dress for Your Day” (business casual) Dress Code


• Discount on Standard Textile Products


• Hybrid working environment, both onsite and remote

The hybrid schedule for this role includes in-office work on Tuesdays - Thursdays, and additional onsite days may be required during the training period. Associates are expected to be in the office during this time.

PM21 Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the sixth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.

Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Join us! We’re passionate about creating innovative textiles and services that provide people around the world a healthier, more gratifying, and more inspiring life.

Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service.

With more than 150 patents, our products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value.

A vertically integrated company, we're the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets.

Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and our global infrastructure, we serve customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide.

We have been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities for more than 85 years.

While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities.

We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next.

Standard Textile has been selected as US Best Managed Company for a fourth consecutive year! Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams.

Standard Textile supports a Drug-Free Workplace. Any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the candidate passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen* and satisfactory background investigation.

Candidates selected for employment in Ohio will also be subject to a nicotine screening included in pre-hire requirements. In order to pass the nicotine screening, you must be completely free of the use of any nicotine containing products.

US Best Managed Companies Winners | Deloitte US Careers at Standard Textile 80 Years of Standard Textile Standard Textile Website Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabilities and Veterans.

To support individuals protected under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, we offer reasonable accommodations.

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