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Funko · 1 day ago

Sourcing Associate

Funko is seeking a Sourcing Associate to develop and manage partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders for the sourcing and production of branded merchandise. The role involves executing sourcing strategies, ensuring product quality, and driving efficiency across all markets.

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Responsibilities

Assist/Manage the merchandise sourcing & production of select product categories (Softlines) for Funko/Loungefly 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 with product integrity partners
Track progress of production cycle against key milestone dates through daily maintenance of the Development Tracking Report (DTR)
Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues and ensure vendor alignment with Funko processes and procedures
Follow up with vendor communication regarding any outstanding deadlines
Liaise with vendors and all 3rd party suppliers to ensure guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and charge backs due to non-compliance
Ensure all products are shipped on time to support established launch dates
Provide accurate shipment status information from factory to DC
Maintain overall vendor capacity status reports with relation to forecasted demand and actual PO’s on hand
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

Qualification

Sourcing & ProductionVendor ManagementCommunication SkillsProject ManagementCollaborationFlexibilityTeam PlayerAdaptability

Required

3-5+ years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
Ability to manage multiple SKU's and 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
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain or 3-5+ years of related experience

Benefits

Additional discretionary bonuses/incentives
Restricted stock units

Company

Funko provides branded pop culture products to a diverse range of consumers and retail channels.

H1B Sponsorship

Funko has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$263M
Key Investors
TCG
2022-05-05Post Ipo Secondary· $263M
2017-11-01IPO
2015-11-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Yves LePendeven
Chief Financial Officer
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Brian Mariotti
Chief Creative Officer
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