Associate Sourcing Manager -Young Women's SO Knits

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, leading the supply chain to deliver value, quality, cost, and on-time deliveries. The role requires collaboration with Product Managers and Production teams to manage vendor projections and performance.

The position is based at Kohl's Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI, with onsite work Monday–Thursday and an option to work remotely on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in retail, production, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google platforms.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytics and visual presentations to support sourcing plans at category/brand level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies.
• Lead projection reconciliation to vendor strategies based on brand plans.
• Create and manage vendor scorecards and program awards.
• Support cost execution through structured events and seasonal negotiations.
• Stay informed on supplier capabilities and COP.

Skills

Sourcing & supply chain experience

MS Office & Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sourcing or Textiles/Business

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.

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

Required

What Skills You Have

• 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.