Analyst - Sourcing & Production

Position Overview 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. Location: This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring 4 days in-office at our New York, NY location and 1 day remote. Key Accountabilities 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 Invoice Management Partners with the manager to help resolve past-due payments and works closely with Accounts Payable, Receiving, and suppliers on outstanding invoices Investigates and resolves purchase order, invoice, and receiving discrepancies Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability Support with the new supplier onboarding process Supports quarterly supplier base reviews with Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability teams. Coordinates supplier information requests, follows up on areas of concern and collaborates with suppliers on required action plans. Quality & Returns Management Supports with the Return to Vendor (RTV) process in partnership with receiving, quality assurance, and suppliers. Assists the manager with special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed. Required Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications 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.