About this Sourcing Associate role at Crate & Barrel
We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
Under broad supervision, responsible for developing, monitoring, and pursuing tactical and strategic initiatives/projects in a specialized area (e.g., commodities, vendor/contract relationships, or supplier management). Prepares analytical reports and forecasts in order to track product costs. Recommends appropriate course of action to senior purchasing/sourcing leaders. Works closely with Design to ensure successful product development.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life as a Sourcing Associate...
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
What you’ll bring to the table…
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
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
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
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.