Sourcing Specialist

Overview

Aquent’s leading entertainment client is seeking a Sourcing Specialist that is responsible for Sourcing & Production Management.  This talent will partner with nearly 100 team members in 6 countries managing 600+ suppliers which provides vertically developed merchandise for Parks & Resorts, online, and our wholesale partners worldwide.

Responsibilites:

• Manage production management and responsible sourcing efforts for multiple categories within a division. Work with suppliers to ensure key milestones are met, to include:
  • Aggregation and acceptance of orders across all business units
  • Production tracking and reporting
  • In season management to changing business needs
• Manage and effectively communicate vendor T&A/production back-off timelines, T&A weekly progress reporting, and shipment troubleshooting/communication to affected regions.
• Own in season push/chase/cancel requests and troubleshoot and communicate any production delays and challenges. ·Prepare standard and/or any ad-hoc reports as requested (time and action calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.).
• Use knowledge of our products to manage the needs of diverse partners and ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors

Basic Qualifications:

• 1-3 years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
• Strong proficiency with data and passion for clear, concise and logical report compilation
• Exposure to Sourcing, Production and/or Logistics (preferred)
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
• Detail oriented and superior organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple SKU’s and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience gaining credibility and trust with diverse partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Achieve continuous improvement and a focus on efficiency and scale
• Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Product Development, Product Design, Business or Supply Chain preferred or equivalent work experience

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $25 to $31 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.