Associate Sourcing Analyst

Bath & Body Works; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Associate Stock Purchase Program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Bath & Body Works seeks an Associate Sourcing Analyst to drive sourcing initiatives across Wallflowers, Car Fragrance, and Room Spray categories from the Columbus, OH area. This role supports vendor management, data accuracy in SAP/PLM and Salesforce, and cost-savings efforts in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, category leadership, and continuous improvement to ensure timely execution of procurement activities.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ work experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, and/or Strategic Sourcing positions preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred.
• System proficiency – Microsoft Office, SAP/PLM, Fiori, Salesforce.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with initiative and results.
• Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities across multiple categories, ensuring timely execution.
• Maintain detailed information within SAP, PLM, Salesforce, and Fiori RFQ systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
• Track open items and communicate status to meet deadlines.
• Develop understanding of sourcing processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to cost savings and value engineering initiatives.
• Support Sourcing Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP/PLM

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Chemistry / Finance

Tools

SAP/PLM

Fiori

Salesforce

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

We are seeking an analytical and collaborative Associate Sourcing Analyst to help drive business initiatives across multiple categories to include Wallflowers, Car Fragrance, and Room Spray. This individual contributor role will support sourcing strategies for multiple primary and secondary contract manufacturing categories. It supports strategic mentorship of vendor management and evaluates supply chain capabilities. The role also assists with innovation initiatives, supplier performance assessments, and stage gate processes. This position will also involve coordinating with vendors on business award reviews and preparing insights for key business meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities across the Wallflower Bulbs, Car Fragrance Discs, and Concentrated Room Spray categories, ensuring timely and accurate execution of day-to-day sourcing activities.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely information within SAP, PLM, Salesforce, and the Fiori RFQ system, including item tracking, costing information, vendor data and purchase order updates.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and keep projects moving forward with problem solving.
• Track open items and follow-ups across multiple projects and categories, proactively communicating status, identifying potential delays, and ensuring actions are completed by required deadlines.
• Develop a strong understanding of sourcing processes, systems, category requirements, and internal procedures while continuously identifying opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to cost savings, increase, and avoidance strategies in support of value engineering initiatives
• Support Sourcing Excellence initiatives, as necessary

Category Management

• Support vendor relationships by gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement within category management strategies
• Prepare reports to track category cost drivers, forecast business impacts, and support sourcing decisions
• Lead weekly cross-functional team meeting to ensure all parties are aligned and tracking to meet GVM deliverables.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ work experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, and/or Strategic Sourcing positions preferred
• Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
• System and computer proficiency – Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), SAP/PLM, Fiori, Salesforce
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results.
• Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Chemistry / Finance

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
• 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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links:Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity 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. Application window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.