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Serena & Lily · 1 day ago

Sourcing Associate

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $86K/yr

1+ years exp

Serena & Lily is seeking a Sourcing Associate to join the Sourcing team. This role involves supporting day-to-day sourcing activities, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring product quality while adhering to deadlines. The Sourcing Associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist the sourcing manager with operational tasks.

E-CommerceHealth CareHome DecorShopping

Hiring Manager

Katie Morrissey

Responsibilities

Maintain organization across multiple projects and priorities while adapting quickly to shifting needs

Daily communication with agents and vendors, and internal cross functional teams

Managing timelines and deadlines cross functionally

Track and research damage and defective returns, communicate issues to vendors and work on obtaining Corrective Action Plans

Assist in cost tracking – increases, savings, avoidance & chargebacks

Sample management- TOPs, wear tests

Work with logistics team on product classification

Collect, review and file all Product Information

Maintain product certification files (oekotex)

Collaborate with the QA team when issues arise

Develop an understanding of design intent and aesthetic requirements

Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

System savvy. Maintain supplier information (cost sheets, product), vendor set up, internal system maintenance (cost/leadtime/moq detail/HTS), sample shipping/tracking, customer service follow up (Gladly tickets), pull returns reporting, create pivot tables

Vendor record maintenance

New vendor set up & Vendor Operations Manual follow up

Qualification

Sourcing experienceVendor managementMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

1-2 years' experience in sourcing or related retail role

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of outcomes

Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a confident, professional presence

Demonstrated agility and resourcefulness in solving problems and managing competing priorities

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits.

Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan.

During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.