We are hiring a freelance Sourcing Specialist for a top entertainment company in Kissimmee. This will be a 4 month freelance position and operates on a hybrid schedule, Monday – Thursday in office and remote Fridays.
Responsibilities:
- Assist/Manage the merchandise sourcing & production of select product categories in partnership with the Sourcing Manager.
- Partner on vendor strategy, product costing/placement, manage vendor communication and production management related to designated product categories
- Responsible for ensuring products meet established standards for safety and quality including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests (PRRs) with product integrity partners
- Manage Development Tracking Reports (DTRS), sample tracking and approval processes throughout each development season
- Manage the workflow for data entry task Supplier Set Ups, price changes, financial roadmaps, and invoicing, and all Product Lifecycle Management data entry
- Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues and ensure vendor alignment with company processes and procedures
- Follow up with vendor communication regarding any outstanding samples (Approval, PP/TOP, etc.)
- Liaise with vendors and ticket/label suppliers to ensure company guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and charge backs due to non-compliance
- Ensure all items are completed within PLM system to ensure on-time PO issuance
- Schedule and participate Production Handoff to the Responsible Sourcing and Production team at the end of each costing season
- Prepare standard any ad-hoc reports as requested (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
- Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
- Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand key sourcing issues and action items
- Communicate production status to global and regional partners during weekly cross-functional meetings as required
Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years related experience, preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
- Associate degree or Technical Degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain ideal
- Previous use in a Product lifecycle Management system a must.
- Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
- Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
- Ability to manage multiple SKU’s an timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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