ASSOCIATE SOURCING MANAGER - Women's MKE

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to execute global sourcing strategies for Private and Exclusive brands, leading the supply chain to deliver value across quality, cost, speed and on-time deliveries. The role emphasizes analytics, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement in sourcing tools and processes.

Based at Kohl's Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI, you will work onsite four days a week with an option to work remotely on Fridays, coordinating with Product Managers

Qualifications

• 3 years of retail, production, sourcing, supply chain management or related experience.
• Experience with analytics and presenting insights to support sourcing strategies.
• Ability to operate in an international environment and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytics and visual presentations to support sourcing strategic plans at category/brand level.
• Drive partnerships with cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies.
• Lead vendor scorecarding creation, selection and program awards.
• Support cost execution through structured events and seasonal negotiations.
• Stay informed on supplier and COP capabilities and expertise.
• Serve as primary sourcing liaison with Production.

Skills

Analytics

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Platforms

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.