JOB SUMMARY

The NBD Sourcing Coordinator works closely with Account Managers to find merchandise that fits the expectations and goals of our prospective clients with a focus on adding value services. This includes sourcing products, helping to create product presentations, ensuring we are maximizing profitability through proper quoting, and following the project through delivery, resolving or raising the flag if issues identified. This position will sometimes be client facing with support from sales team to monitor the appropriate cadence, brand strategy, and appropriate service level expectations.

Experience Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in sales or sales support.
• Customer Service skills – proven ability to deal effectively with clients.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both clients and vendors via verbal and written communications.
• Proven efficiency at creating documents and spreadsheets.
• Proven ability to learn and maintain processes while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated creativity in sourcing, presentations and ideating to business solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Purchasing & Ordering Experience
  • Purchasing – Negotiation skills – price and deadlines
  • Marketing – Ability to help a client drive differentiation and brand value.
  • Order Processing - project management skills.
  • Multi-tasking – ability to produce goods utilizing one or more vendors.
  • Detail Oriented – Follow-up and tracking of orders to ensure project deliverables.
• 4-year college degree preferred but not required
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite & Salesforce preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with assigned account managers in driving BDA value and meeting customer needs.
• Negotiate prices to maximize profits, sourcing products from multiple options to ensure highly competitive pricing.
• Create documents and paperwork management for sales proposals, market baskets correspondence, and management reports.
• Update and maintain orders through internal computer system.
• Source products ideate based on differentiation strategy and client needs.
• Project and order management from start to finish to meet deadlines.
• Schedule and follow up on project deliverables and shipments to ensure deadlines.
• Work as a team with sales, production, creative services, garment services, accounting, warehouse, et. al. to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain exceptional attendance and punctuality
• Allow for flexibility and change within the growing department
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities. Able to prioritize effectively.
• Maintain High levels of professionalism when interacting with clients and BD&A employees.
• Exhibit high levels of customer service to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Other job duties and projects as assigned.