Furniture Sourcing Specialist

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Ecommerce • Furniture • Living Room Furniture • Dining Room Furniture • Mid-century modern furniture

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2013

🛒 Retail

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 Series B on 2017-04

Description

• Why We Need You: • Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 We’re a North American online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. • As a Furniture Sourcing Specialist, you will assist with evaluating vendor capabilities, and capacities, following up on product development and quality as we diversify our vendor base into North America. • Fixed-Term (18 Months) details: • This is a full-time fixed-term role, with an expected length of 18 months. • This is a fixed-term role for individuals based in the United States (Preferably in North Carolina). We are open to nearby states as well.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in furniture industry sourcing and merchandising, with a focus on upholstery preferred. • Proficiency in technical aspects, compliance, and manufacturing efficiencies of upholstery products. • Expertise in project management, including supplier relocation, new product introduction (NPI), and cost reduction initiatives. • Skilled in leading holistic business approaches, prioritizing customer, supplier, and total cost development. • Ability to drive results through collaborative engagement with process partners. • Bachelor's degree relevant to the industry. • Strong management of supplier relationships and accountability for product availability. • Effective communicator and representative of procurement function. • Problem-solving ability, facilitating multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges. • Ability to influence cross-functional collaboration and decision-making without formal authority. • Prioritization of value and strategic time allocation for maximum impact. • Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, identifying unique opportunities. • Proactive initiative-taking and goal achievement. • Understanding of vendor manufacturing operations and adept problem-solving in complex environments. • Capacity to navigate conflicting priorities and devise innovative solutions for overall company benefit. • Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (preferred).

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible (First day of employment) • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage • Life Insurance • Disability insurance • Vacation, Holidays & Sick/Wellness Days • 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually) • 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day • 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually) • Other Benefits/Perks • 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount