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Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Associate Global Sourcing Manager in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Req ID: 445421
BASIC PURPOSE : The Associate Global Sourcing Manager will support the Global Sourcing Manager with the global sourcing teams’ initiatives. This includes product development, process creation and implementation, overseas supplier relations, and internal collaboration. This position will be responsible for fulfilling day to day processes as well as supporting merchandising initiatives and driving gross profit dollars by executing private label programs. Based in OKC, Non-remote position.
MAJOR ROLES:
Product Development/Sourcing
Learn to identify products that have potential to be directly sourced by Love’s
Learn and develop specifications for products
Understand and help develop product assortments, roadmap, competitive matrix, and pricing structure
Overseas Supplier Communication
Communicate with overseas partners about current and new products
Discuss lead times, cost negotiation, and product creation
Help hold suppliers accountable to timelines; including product ready dates and documentation needed for on-time shipping
Internal Collaboration
Work with the merchandising team to develop private label strategies inside of the current product assortments
Support global sourcing team on new marketing initiatives (packaging, branding, signage, etc.)
Opportunities to present new products and roadmaps to internal teams
Item Creation and Integrity
Assist in item creation, including product information, pricing, specifications, etc. into Love’s systems
Confirm and verify information coming in from overseas partners
Other duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field preferred.
Experience:
- Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or Product Development preferred
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Skills:
Hard skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, product management or product lifecycle management software would be a plus
Soft skills: Stable work history, good oral and verbal communications skills, team player, keen attention to detail, self-motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong analytical skills
Typical Physical Demands:
Scheduling flexibility.
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
Position Location: This position will be located at Love's Corporate Office in Oklahoma City.
Job Function(s): Corporate
Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.
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