PBS Sourcing Associate

Zumiez Inc•Lynnwood, WA

7d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Associate supports Zumiez’s Product and Brand Services (PBS) Sourcing and Production team, specifically the Printables & Raw Materials team. The role manages costing and sample tracking for assigned categories and monitors time-and-action calendars to help ensure quality and on-time delivery. Zumiez’s PBS team supports more than 30 owned and licensed brands across apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hard goods.

Requirements

At least 1 year of production-related experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking, team-oriented environment.
Ability to reprioritize quickly in response to changing needs and situations.
High attention to detail.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Good time-management skills.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Ability to solve problems through critical thinking.
Ability to take initiative and prioritize workload.
Ability to learn by doing rather than through manuals or formal training.
May travel domestically and/or internationally for up to 2 weeks per year.

Nice To Haves

College degree strongly preferred, preferably with coursework related to textiles, sourcing, and production.

Responsibilities

Manage costing, development tracking, and supplier communication for assigned product categories.
Monitor time-and-action calendars and development milestones to ensure materials are approved, booked, and delivered on time, escalating risks as needed.
Analyze tech-pack details to determine appropriate costs, with manager support.
Negotiate product costs, with manager support, and collaborate with internal and external partners to meet product-cost and IMU% goals.
Support raw-material sourcing strategy through supplier management, capacity evaluation, and development initiatives.
Communicate with blank suppliers and internal partners about costing, availability, development status, quality concerns, and delivery timelines.
Monitor raw-material supply risks and communicate solutions to maintain program continuity and support direct-to-garment (DTG) shop production needs.
Partner with DTG, Buying, and Production teams to resolve raw-material issues and support uninterrupted production flow.
Assist with forecasting, capacity reviews, and inventory-planning discussions with internal and external partners.
Assist with writing and maintaining purchase orders.
Coordinate with buyers and suppliers to adjust deliveries and maintain product flow for DTG shop production.
Assist with resolving vendor claims and issues in a timely manner.
Support multiple calendars with internal and external partners.
Assist with projects as needed.
Embrace and foster Zumiez culture and brand.