Product Sourcing Specialist

The Fesco Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The FESCO Group, headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Product Sourcing Specialist to support the Product Development & Sourcing Group. This entry-level position focuses on tracking product samples, supporting procurement activities, and learning product sourcing and development.

You will use Excel to manage samples, coordinate with vendors and our China office, and help close the loop on sourcing, procurement, and fulfillment.

Qualifications

• College degree with business or related major required.
• 0-3 years product sourcing experience within a consumer products company / manufacturer.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use Excel and project management tools to track product samples and prototypes.
• Provide support on daily procurement activities and execution; assist in placing orders and pricing, follow up with status, contact vendors and China office.
• Source products in various consumer product categories.
• Create and maintain a product sample logging system.
• Complete and submit monthly reports.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system.
• Assist with phone calls, filing, shredding, meetings and inventory.

Skills

Excel

Project management

Organization

Communication

Education

College degree (business related)

Tools

Asana

Job description

The FESCO Group is looking to hire a Product Sourcing Specialist to join the team in their Brooklyn HQ. The company has been in business for more than 60 years, and while consumer electronics distribution & manufacturing are at its roots, over the past decade, a strong eCommerce business has been added as well. Currently, we are one of the largest sellers of consumer electronics to all big-box retailers and are growing our online presence across multiple channels. We sell an extensive array of consumer products (e.g., consumer electronics, health, and beauty, fitness, and housewares) across many online and offline platforms, both company-owned and third-party. We have over 3,000 products within 15 well-known brands (including House of Harlow, Body Glove, The Weather Channel, Car & Driver, Perry Ellis, Epilady, Coby Audio, Game Punk and Charge Worx). www.thefescogroup.com The Fesco Group

In this role, you will conduct general administrative duties designed to support FESCO Product Development & Sourcing Group (including but not limited to the tracking, receiving and organization of all product samples). This is an excellent entry-level position to begin your career here specifically at FESCO and aggressively learn product sourcing and development.

What You'll Do:

• This job role requires using Excel spreadsheets and project management tools (like Asana) to keep track of all product samples and prototypes.
• Provide support on daily procurement activities and execution. (Assist in: placing and pricing. orders; follow up with order status; and contact vendors, manufacturers and our China-based office for any additional information needed. You will assist procurement managers in closing the loop of sourcing, procurement, and fulfillment activities).
• Source products in various consumer products categories
• Create and maintain an organized, easily accessible, "product sample" logging system.
• Complete and submit monthly reports (various).
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system.
• Misc. answer phones, filing, shredding, attend meetings, assist w/physical inventory.

Position Requirements:

• College Degree with business or related major required
• 0-3 years product sourcing experience within a consumer products company / manufacturer
• Strong organization and communication skills