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Sourcing Associate

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Funko

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United States , Burbank

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Salary:

73600.00 - 92000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Sourcing Associate, Global Sourcing develops and manages partnerships with best-in-class suppliers and internal stakeholders as they pertain to the sourcing and production of branded merchandise. In partnership with Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing, s/he is responsible for executing Sourcing strategies across categories and/or departments. The Sourcing Associate will develop, collaborate, and produce results regarding product quality, time/cost efficiency and revenue growth. This person drives margin and improves efficiencies across all markets and distribution channels.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist/Manage the merchandise sourcing & production of select product categories (Softlines) for Funko/Loungefly in partnership with the Sourcing Manager
  • Partner on vendor strategy, product costing/placement, manage vendor communication and production management related to designated product categories
  • Responsible for ensuring products meet established standards for safety and quality including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests with product integrity partners
  • Track progress of production cycle against key milestone dates through daily maintenance of the Development Tracking Report (DTR)
  • Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues and ensure vendor alignment with Funko processes and procedures
  • Follow up with vendor communication regarding any outstanding deadlines
  • Liaise with vendors and all 3rd party suppliers to ensure guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and charge backs due to non-compliance
  • Ensure all products are shipped on time to support established launch dates
  • Provide accurate shipment status information from factory to DC
  • Maintain overall vendor capacity status reports with relation to forecasted demand and actual PO’s on hand
  • Prepare standard any ad-hoc reports as requested (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
  • Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand key sourcing issues and action items
  • Communicate production status to global and regional partners during weekly cross-functional meetings as required

Requirements:

  • 3-5+ years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
  • Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
  • Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
  • Ability to manage multiple SKU’s and timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain or 3-5+ years of related experience
What we offer:
  • competitive compensation package with full benefits
  • 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
  • creative work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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