Sourcing the development and production of products from initial concept through delivery, both domestically and overseas.
The team helps source the highest quality raw materials, communicates daily with vendors, and turns the designer’s vision into a tangible object.
The Sourcing team works closely with Designers, Merchants, and Planners to manage strategy and hit overall business goals.
This role reports directly to our Sr.
Sourcing Manager.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage production and developments with local and overseas vendors for our furniture, lighting and tabletop categories
- Source and onboard new vendors as needed
- Update current vendor manual to include hardlines
- Attends and participates in all concept and development meetings for the brand
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners
– design, product development, merchandising, technical design, logistics - Develops materials and trims with suppliers based on design and trend direction, within sourcing strategy and budget
- Maintain and develop vendor relationships daily to ensure key partnerships for future growth
- Work closely with partners to adhere to development calendar
- Work with cross functional teams on new vendor set up
- Maintain accurate production charts and tools that are consistent with the PLM system
- Own costing process end-to-end for products
- Evaluate Work in Progress (WIP) report to troubleshoot production issues and ensure on time delivery of bulk goods
Who You Are:
- 5+ years professional experience working with both large and small organizations
- Furniture (upholstery and casegoods) experience a plus
– both domestic and overseas - Brings relevant industry knowledge of network and contacts
- A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
- Self-starter, organized, detail oriented
- Proficiency in MS Office and Excel; knowledge of InDesign a bonus, PLM system
What You’ll Get:
- Free bedding for a great night’s sleep, an awesome discount and $300 worth of free product a year!
- Health, dental and vision benefits with 100% employee coverage offering.
- Flexible vacation packages
- 401k
- Competitive salary and stock options
About Us
Our belief is that when we take care of our home, it takes care of us.
Home is an extension of the self.
It offers a sense of belonging and welcomes all with ease and warmth.
It’s where we recharge, wash off the day and rest up for tomorrow.
Home is the most comforting word there is.
That’s why they say there’s no place like it.
The unmistakable feeling of home is what inspired us to create Parachute.
To responsibly make essential, lasting items that transform a house into so much more.
Parachute was certified as a great place to work!
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Our Commitment to You
We believe in the power of a diverse workplace.
Which is why we are committed to actively recruiting and hiring people of all races, religions, colors, national origins, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, veteran statuses and disability statuses.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment by committing to diverse hiring practices, encouraging education and communication with a monthly D+I newsletter and building a D+I enrichment and training program.