Analyst - Sourcing & Production

The Home & Accessories Sourcing & Production Analyst owns end-to-end procurement, order placement, and supplier relationship management across all H&A categories. Serving as a key stakeholder to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely product deliveries, availability, accurate master data and operational excellence.

Order Placement & Delivery Tracking

• Owns all purchase order placement activities, including off-cycle purchase orders (e.g., ad hoc orders placed outside the standard monthly replenishment cycle)
• Communicates purchase orders to suppliers and tracks open-order timelines to ensure timely delivery aligned with business needs

Open Order & Delivery Management

• Owns open orders and supplier delivery commitments by regularly following up with suppliers on shipment statuses, challenging delays, and escalating risks as needed
• Pulls and reviews open-order reports and inbound shipment statuses with the Manager to identify risks and improvement opportunities, then communicates updates to cross-functional stakeholders
• Works closely with the receiving team at the global distribution centers located in the US and EU on inquiries about receiving concerns at either warehouse 

Supplier Delivery Performance

• Reviews monthly supplier delivery performance against committed dates
• Works directly with suppliers to address delays, challenge missed commitments, and drive continuous improvement in delivery performance
• Supports strong supplier relationships through clear and responsive communication, detailed review of open items, and regular follow-up to ensure alignment on business needs and expectations

Monthly Supply Plan

• Reviews monthly supply plans with the Manager, shares finalized schedules and price matrices with suppliers, and confirms quantities, pricing, and delivery dates
• Coordinates quantity or timeline adjustments with internal stakeholders and updates orders systematically
• Ensure all updates are accurately captured in the system prior to order release
• Shares order confirmation reports with suppliers against the current month’s acquisition plan

Cost Negotiations & Supplier Pricing

• Collaborates with the Manager to work directly with suppliers on cost negotiations for new product launches and ongoing production
• Partners with manager to review price matrices, challenging costs when necessary to align with commercial and financial objectives

New Retail Product & Special Project Launches

• Supports new product launches by working closely with suppliers on pricing, production status, and launch shipment schedules
• Provides regular launch and shipment updates to cross-functional teams and proactively follows up on delays or risks
• Communicates supplier cost details with Merchandising during each stage of development
• Works closely with the manager on tracking launch statues, including risks and trade-offs

SKU Setup Process

• Owns the sourcing component of the SKU setup process for all new Home & Accessories products
• Accurately captures and maintains core master data, including country of origin, price, manufacturing method, and lead time

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the drive to independently manage priorities, follow up systematically, and keep cross-functional stakeholders aligned
• Highly analytical and detail-driven approach to troubleshooting discrepancies, anticipating operational risks, and implementing effective solutions
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Office programs particularly, Excel, Word and Power Point
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Willing to work flexible schedule/overtime as needed
   

• Working knowledge of SAP BusinessObjects, ERP Systems and Power BI
• General understanding of finished goods third party supply chain processes
• Experience managing global shipments with both internal and external stakeholders
   

The hiring range for this position ranges from $70,125 - $94,875. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.