ASSOCIATE SOURCING MANAGER - MEN'S & KID'S

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to drive global sourcing strategies for Private and Exclusive brands. Based at our corporate office in Menomonee Falls, WI, you will lead the supply chain to optimize value across quality, cost, speed, and on-time deliveries.

You’ll collaborate with Production and Product Managers to execute vendor projections and seasonal negotiations. This role requires strong analytics, office suite skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3 years of retail, production, sourcing, supply chain management or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Platforms.
• Some travel

Responsibilities

• Execute analytics and visual presentations to support sourcing strategies at category and brand level.
• Drive partnerships with cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies.
• Lead projection reconciliation to vendor strategies by understanding brand plans and strategies.
• Execute vendor scorecarding creation, selection and program awards.
• Support cost execution through structured events and seasonal negotiations.
• Remain informed of supplier and COP capability and expertise.
• Serve as the primary sourcing liaison with Production.
• Execute vendor projections by category, gender and brand with Product Managers.
• Drive development of training resources and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools and processes.

Skills

Sourcing experience

MS Office & Google

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

About the Role

As Associate Sourcing Manager, you will execute global sourcing strategies for Private and Exclusive brands while leading the supply chain to deliver optimal value, including quality, cost, speed and on-time deliveries.

What You’ll Do

• Execute analytics and visual presentation to support sourcing strategic plans and decisions at a category and brand level
• Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies
• Lead projection reconciliation to vendor strategies by understanding brand plans and strategies
• Execute vendor scorecarding creation, selection and program award
• Support cost execution through structured events and seasonal negotiations
• Remain acutely informed of supplier and Country of Production (COP) capability, competency and expertise
• Support Manager on seasonal brand matrix process
• Service as the primary Sourcing liaison with Production
• Execute vendor projections by category, gender and brand in partnership with Product Managers
• Support projections process by vendor and brand
• Drive document and maintenance best practices and the development of training resources
• Drive continuous improvement in tools and processes
• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• 3 years of retail, production, sourcing, supply chain management or related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Platforms
• Some travel

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Sourcing or Textiles, Business or closely related fields
• Ability to successfully operate in an international environment

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.