Merchandise/ Sourcing Analyst

Position: Merchandise/ Sourcing Analyst

Location: Shelby, NC

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $26.00/hr

Position Summary

The Merchandise/ Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for the effective procurement of all direct material needs within their assigned area, striving to source the best product assortment to meet our client’s needs and fit their budgets. Additional responsibilities will include support and participation in sourcing strategies, achieving margin goals, evaluating vendor offerings, and many other aspects of the Sourcing process. Moreover, the analyst will support sourcing initiatives including productivity, new product development, supplier relations, and Sales growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop custom product collections for clients using established targets for margin, number and type of items, and variety.

- Support efforts to execute on time, on cost, on spec, and on quality to deliver on the needs of the organization.

- Participate in RFI / RFQ Process including new/current supplier assessment, new product development, productivity opportunities, etc. Partner with Commodity Merchandise/Sourcing teammates to deliver packaging needs that meet both business and division objectives.

- Source special one-off items for existing or prospective customers.

- Meet with vendors for new product selection.

- Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.

- Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives.

- Analyze customer reactions, market trends and past offers to anticipate product needs.

- Make recommendations for promotional strategies.

- Review Trello card requests for Corporate Marketplace requests on job board.

- Source specific branded items to meet customer needs based on budget, spec, requirements etc. provided from Sales Team.

- Prepare detailed spreadsheets with product information and formulas to calculate sell price and margins.

- Download hi-res images to be used on proposal.

- Work closely with the graphics department to ensure accuracy of all artwork that is provided and produced.

- Prepare final document with images, item copy, minimum quantities, and sell price to send to Graphics so proposal can be created.

- Proof Proposal as a PPT document once Graphics returns completed proposal and provide revisions as needed.

- Convert Proposal to PDF and send completed proposal to requester.

- Source additional items if needed after Customer reviews the proposal.

- All other duties as assigned.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. or related experience.

- Possess 1-3 years of applicable experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and or operations or related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person