What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Assistant position at Colony Brands, Inc.?
Join Our Team as a Sourcing Assistant!
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in our Global Sourcing Department? We’re looking for a Sourcing Assistant to help us continue our journey of growth and innovation.
At Colony Brands, we have a rich heritage spanning 98 years. From our beginnings as a premier mail-order cheese company, we’ve evolved into one of North America’s largest and most successful multi-channel direct marketing companies. Our diverse portfolio includes everything from apparel to award-winning bakery goods, all while staying true to our roots as a private, people-centric business based in Monroe, WI.
We’ve recently expanded our portfolio with exciting new print and e-commerce brands, enhancing our customer product offerings and creating new career growth opportunities. We’re adding talented, ethical, and hard-working team members across the organization to support the rebuilding and integration of these brands.
What You’ll Do
As a Sourcing Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in assisting our Sourcing Managers with the successful sourcing of materials and products. Your responsibilities will include:
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who can quickly master our merchandising/sourcing systems and has excellent oral and written communication skills. You’ll thrive in this role if you are flexible, process-oriented, and can adapt to changing priorities. Attention to detail is critical.
Qualifications
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in our Global Sourcing Department? We’re looking for a Sourcing Assistant to help us continue our journey of growth and innovation.
At Colony Brands, we have a rich heritage spanning 98 years. From our beginnings as a premier mail-order cheese company, we’ve evolved into one of North America’s largest and most successful multi-channel direct marketing companies. Our diverse portfolio includes everything from apparel to award-winning bakery goods, all while staying true to our roots as a private, people-centric business based in Monroe, WI.
We’ve recently expanded our portfolio with exciting new print and e-commerce brands, enhancing our customer product offerings and creating new career growth opportunities. We’re adding talented, ethical, and hard-working team members across the organization to support the rebuilding and integration of these brands.
What You’ll Do
As a Sourcing Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in assisting our Sourcing Managers with the successful sourcing of materials and products. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting product sourcing and vendor management activities
- Assisting with product development and sampling activities
- Inputting and maintaining vendor and product data in various systems
- Collecting and verifying vendor and product information for catalog/web presentation
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who can quickly master our merchandising/sourcing systems and has excellent oral and written communication skills. You’ll thrive in this role if you are flexible, process-oriented, and can adapt to changing priorities. Attention to detail is critical.
Qualifications
- Strong computer skills, especially in MS Excel and Word; Power BI is a plus
- Self-motivation and the ability to work efficiently with limited supervision
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and projects
- Excellent written communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors
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