Associate Sourcing Manager (On-Site)

FashionUnited; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited in Wisconsin is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to drive global sourcing strategies for Private and Exclusive brands while leading the supply chain to deliver value in quality, cost, speed and on-time deliveries. You’ll execute analytics and vendor partnerships, lead projections with Product Managers, and support seasonal negotiations.

This on-site role requires 3+ years of related experience, proficiency with MS Office and Google platforms, and the ability to operate in an

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 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 informed of supplier and 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.

Skills

Retail experience

Sourcing experience

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sourcing/Textiles/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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