Sourcing Specialist, Beer, Wine, & Spirits(BWS) - Promotional Products
Sourcing Specialist, Beer, Wine, & Spirits(BWS) - Promotional Products
HALO Branded Solutions
New York, NY
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.
The Sourcing Specialist for the Beer, Wine and Spirits team will focus on sourcing on premise premiums through promotional products channels as well as overseas manufacturing. The goal is to source through the most cost-effective manner and to maximize profitability. They will negotiate with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices by using strategic sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits industry.
This role will have a hybrid work schedule as travel to client offices in the NYC area is required a minimum of 1x per week.
Responsibilities
More About HALO
At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client's brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
Full-time
Description
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.
The Sourcing Specialist for the Beer, Wine and Spirits team will focus on sourcing on premise premiums through promotional products channels as well as overseas manufacturing. The goal is to source through the most cost-effective manner and to maximize profitability. They will negotiate with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices by using strategic sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits industry.
This role will have a hybrid work schedule as travel to client offices in the NYC area is required a minimum of 1x per week.
Responsibilities
- Management of strategic sourcing and suppliers/factories development premiums for BWS team
- Understanding of production capacities, lead-times, and shipping timeframes and ability to negotiate all of them
- Obtaining quotes from different suppliers/factories internationally and domestically
- Onboards new suppliers and/or factories
- Maintain current knowledge of the premiums product category, material and new or potential products
- Ability to collect and analyze all cost-related factors including design; sampling; invoices; freight, duties and taxes; 3rd party testing; inspections, and any other direct acquisition costs
- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with factories/suppliers
- Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns
- Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes
- Providing solutions to improve spending and outsourcing
- Matches product opportunities according to the capabilities whether domestic or overseas agents/factories
- Monitors all activities related to import projects to ensure adherence to final production schedules
- Provides regular and timely responses and updates to internal stakeholders, with an emphasis on sales teams and product development
- Works directly with sales team to manage pricing and production of products being sourced
- Regulatory and customer compliance experience and shipping knowledge, such as classification; packaging; marking; and labeling
- Maintains production schedules for timely rollout of product production and delivery
- Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, business or relevant field preferred
- 5+ years of work experience in sales, corporate marketing and/or promotional products industry preferred
- 2+ years sourcing experience in sourcing Premiums within the Beer, Wine and Spirits industry required
- Previous experience with overseas importing and quoting required
- Ability to analyze and interpret business documents
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and effectively present information to and respond to internal/external contacts and management
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Great communicator and listener in-person, over phone, email, and videoconference
- Strong work ethic, with a good humored with a positive “can do” attitude
- Values curiosity, creativity, inclusive teams, and achieving results
- Problem solver that is comfortable making judgment calls
- Loves learning by providing, receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback
- Detail oriented and strong organizational skills; motivated by deadlines
- Able to work additional hours when required
More About HALO
At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client's brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO's influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
- Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday's limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
- Recognition: You're going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you'll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
- Flexibility: We pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you find a balance between professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is the priority and trust that you and your manager will find a schedule to achieve that priority.
- Stay well at HALO: At HALO, we have benefits that support all parts of your life and to find a work-life balance custom to you. We offer nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, and additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare your financial future with our 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
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