Sourcing Associate

Funko•Burbank, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Associate, Global Sourcing develops and manages partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders for the sourcing and production of branded merchandise. In partnership with the Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing, this role executes sourcing strategies across categories and departments, supporting product quality, time and cost efficiency, revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency across markets and distribution channels. Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing, the associate supports operational and organizational functions involved in developing and sourcing merchandise within an assigned department or product sub-category. The role focuses on Hardlines and requires coordination with vendors, third-party suppliers, product integrity partners, and global and regional stakeholders.

Requirements

3–5+ years of related experience, preferably in specialty retail or consumer products.
Exposure to sourcing and production across multiple product categories.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with manufacturers.
Ability to manage multiple SKUs and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate with multiple design and development partners and work as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change, and grow with the organization.
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Product Development, Design, Business, or Supply Chain, or 3–5+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in specialty retail or consumer products.

Responsibilities

Assist with and manage sourcing and production of selected Hardlines product categories in partnership with the Sourcing Manager.
Partner on vendor strategy, product costing and placement, vendor communication, and production management for designated categories.
Help ensure products meet established safety and quality standards, including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests with product integrity partners.
Track production-cycle progress against key milestone dates by maintaining the Development Tracking Report (DTR) daily.
Contact vendors to verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues, and ensure alignment with Funko processes and procedures.
Follow up with vendors regarding outstanding deadlines.
Coordinate with vendors and third-party suppliers to ensure guidelines are followed and avoid late deliveries and non-compliance chargebacks.
Ensure products ship on time to support established launch dates.
Provide accurate shipment status information from factory to distribution center.
Maintain vendor capacity status reports related to forecasted demand and purchase orders on hand.
Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports, including Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, and status updates.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand sourcing issues and action items.
Communicate production status to global and regional partners during weekly cross-functional meetings as required.