Crate and Barrel · 13 hours ago
Sourcing Associate
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expCrate and Barrel is a company focused on developing and managing sourcing initiatives. The Sourcing Associate will be responsible for supporting sourcing activities, monitoring vendor performance, and preparing analytical reports to track product costs.
Retail
Responsibilities
Supports associate managers and senior managers in seasonal sourcing activities and ongoing vendor performance management
Monitor pre-production tasks (sample development and costing)
Calendar milestone tracking
SKU data gathering and management to ensure all item related information is accurate and complete prior to SKU set-up exercise
Reporting -
IMU tracking and analysis
Monitor internal on-time performance reporting
Capacity reporting
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and oral skills
Poses multi-cultural awareness and respect
Strong financial reporting and quantitative analysis skills, retail math skills
Customer focus (internal and external)
Effective email communication with overseas vendors and agents
Negotiating skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes for assigned categories
Preferred
2+ years in an associate-level role within sourcing, product development, production, or Merchandising
College degree preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and G Suite
Company
Crate and Barrel
At Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2024 (5)
2023 (4)
2022 (10)
2021 (5)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janet Hayes
Chief Executive Officer, Crate & Barrel Holdings
Ana Hagemaster
Human Resources Business Partner
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