Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As Associate Sourcing Manager, you will execute global sourcing strategies for Private and Exclusive brands while leading the supply chain to deliver optimal value, including quality, cost, speed and on-time deliveries.

What You’ll Do

• Execute analytics and visual presentation to support sourcing strategic plans and decisions at a category and brand level

• Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies

• Lead projection reconciliation to vendor strategies by understanding brand plans and strategies

• Execute vendor scorecarding creation, selection and program award

• Support cost execution through structured events and seasonal negotiations

• Remain acutely informed of supplier and Country of Production (COP) capability, competency and expertise

• Support Manager on seasonal brand matrix process

• Service as the primary Sourcing liaison with Production

• Execute vendor projections by category, gender and brand in partnership with Product Managers

• Support projections process by vendor and brand

• Drive document and maintenance best practices and the development of training resources

• Drive continuous improvement in tools and processes

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• 3 years of retail, production, sourcing, supply chain management or related experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Platforms

• Some travel

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Sourcing or Textiles, Business or closely related fields

• Ability to successfully operate in an international environment

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner