Position Overview:
The Sourcing & Product Coordinator will play a key role in managing the procurement, development, and coordination of a wide range of products, including promotional merchandise, licensed sports novelties, and apparel. This position will also oversee the creation of branded packaging and labeling to ensure brand consistency and compliance. The coordinator will serve as a liaison between vendors, customers, and internal teams, ensuring accurate data entry, timely order processing, and smooth communication throughout the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate, and communicate with vendors for promotional products, licensed products, and apparel development.
- Coordinate the creation of branded packaging, custom price labels, and other product presentation elements.
- Enter and maintain accurate product, pricing, and order information across multiple systems, including purchase orders, POS platforms, and customer management databases.
- Work closely with vendors to confirm product details, lead times, costs, and delivery schedules.
- Support customers with order updates, product information, and resolution of any sourcing or fulfillment issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align product offerings with branding, marketing, and sales objectives.
- Monitor product quality, consistency, and compliance with licensing or brand standards.
- Track sourcing projects and maintain organized records of all vendor communications including product samples and approvals, orders, invoices and shipping documents.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1-2 Years of experience in product sourcing, purchasing, or vendor management (experience in licensed or promotional products a plus).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Proficiency with purchase order systems, POS platforms, and CRM/customer management tools.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing both vendors and customers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative eye for packaging and branding details.
Attributes for Success:
- Problem-solver with a proactive, customer-first mindset.
- Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Comfortable working across multiple systems and handling detailed product data.
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting business needs and product categories.
- Works well in a fast paced environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
