Sourcing Analyst

We are currently seeking a Sourcing Analyst to join our Orchard Brands team.
As a Sourcing Analyst, you will manage reporting and forecasting for seasonal, annual, and historical supply chain metrics. You will also manage all data for Sourcing, Logistics, and related supply chain analyses. Create and manage all Sourcing and Logistics analyses, provide recommendations for action, and present to internal and external stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Annual Sourcing Metrics Recap and Seasonal Forecasting

• Pulling from diverse internal systems create recaps of all sourcing metrics related to volume, vendor, factory, agent, and country of origin.
• Analysis of sourcing metrics and historical trends
• Presentation to Senior leadership with recommendations for action

On Order and Receipt Forecasting

• Monthly recaps of on order, in-coming receipts, and forecast versus plan.
• Lead recommendations to manage to the monthly receipt plans
• Presentation to Senior and EDC leadership

Freight Rate and Transportation Cost Analysis and Recaps

• Analysis of monthly freight rates, transportation costs and historical trends
• Forecast of freight rate impact to Average Unit Cost (AUC)
• Management of freight rate calculator and adjustments to PO’s
• Presentation to Senior leadership on financial impact of freight and transportation costs to product costs

Annual Budget Forecasting and Maintenance

• Creation of annual budget in partnership with Chief Sourcing Officer
• Management of monthly budget with Finance

Off-Shore office and Agent Volume, Forecasting and Reconciliation

• Monitoring and reporting on offshore BGS office revenue and expense model
• Monitoring, verification, and processing of monthly/quarterly/annual agent (Linmark) volume and commission payments

Special Project ROI Analyses

• Creation of return on investment (ROI) analysis for all sourcing, logistics, quality assurance and technical design projects
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• 5 - 7 years prior experience in sourcing or logistics field
• Strong, highly developed analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Leadership confidence
• Advanced Microsoft 360 skills, especially Excel

A BOUT BLUESTEM BRANDS
Bluestem Brands combines Fingerhut, a fintech company, and Orchard Brands a direct-to-consumer retailer of fashion. Bluestem is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN and employs employees throughout the country.
Orchard Brands is a portfolio of four lifestyle apparel brands including Blair, Draper's & Damon's, Appleseed’s, and Haband.
Orchard Brands provides lifestyle apparel through a diversified multi-brand portfolio, delivering a direct-to-consumer experience with exclusive fits, assortment and value. We provide clothing designed for every day and any occasion to ensure our customers have wardrobe solutions that fit their life across our brands, including: Blair, providing the perfect fit for your style, budget and you since our founding in 1910 in Warren, Pennsylvania ( Appleseed’s, providing classics you can count on since our founding in 1946 in Beverly, Massachusetts ( Draper’s & Damon’s, which has helped make every entrance count since 1927 in Pasadena, California ( and Haband ( which has been delivering comfort and style at a great low price for over 90 years.
At Orchard, you will find responsive and supportive leaders who empower our employees, knowing they drive our success. We are continually innovating and improving, challenging ourselves to take risks, learn from mistakes, and celebrate success as a team. We also grow careers - giving employees on-the-job stretch assignments, lateral moves to expand their knowledge base, and promotional opportunities that help accelerate their career development.
Join our Orchard Brands Team to be inspired, make an impact, and feel valued every day.