Global Vendor Management Associate Analyst

Bath & Body Works • Reynoldsburg, OH

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About The Position

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully. Category position responsible for the support in development of sourcing strategies across multiple primary and secondary contract manufacturing categories, assisting in the strategic guidance over vendor management, evaluating supply chain capabilities, supporting innovation initiatives, business award reviews, supporting aspects of the stage gate process. This position will also involve coordinating with vendors on business award reviews and preparing insights for key business meetings. The Associate Analyst will work closely with management to represent sourcing strategy initiatives and help drive Bath and Body Works objectives across categories. This position will support the team managing approximately $500M in annual spend.

Requirements

• 0-3 years' work experience in Purchasing, Operations Planning, and/or Strategic Sourcing positions preferred
• Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• System and computer proficiency - Microsoft Suite, SAP/PLM, Fiori
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results.
• Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Chemistry / Finance

Responsibilities

• Overall Responsible for supporting the development and execution of contract manufacturing category strategies ensuring cross functional alignment across the enterprise
• Assist in identifying gaps in vendor capabilities and opportunities for innovation, tracking trends in retail to support category objectives and business growth
• Contribute to category data management by organizing, analyzing, and maintaining sourcing metrics
• Coordinate and prepare materials for strategic meetings, business reviews, and vendor assessments
• Work closely with management and leadership to support strategy initiatives and drive sourcing goals
• Assist in developing & implementing category & subcategory strategies that align supply base capabilities with business requirements, by gathering data, costing, and insights ensuring information is readily accessible
• Collaborate in identifying gaps and trends by conducting initial research on new supply chain forms and potential suppliers
• Support managing vendor relationships by gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement within category management strategies
• Support stage gate process by preparing documents, coordinating reviews, ensuring successful business awards
• Prepare reports to track category cost drivers, forecast business impacts, and support sourcing decisions
• Coordinate and help manage the onboarding process for new vendors ensuring completion of initial setup steps and gathering necessary documentation
• Assist in the execution of sourcing initiatives, supporting management in developing and implementing strategies to improve vendor performance across categories and subcategories
• Optimize on-going vendor strategy tools, documentation, and presentation materials
• Contribute to cost savings, increase, and avoidance strategies in support of value engineering initiatives
• Assist in identification of emerging trends and innovation within vendor base, exploring new capabilities that align with global sourcing strategy
• Support Sourcing Excellence initiatives

Benefits

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees