Sourcing Specialist

Pay Rate: $25.33–$26.66/hour

Work Model: Contract/Hybrid (in-office Monday–Thursday; remote Fridays)

Role Overview

The Sourcing Specialist (Toys) supports the Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development team by ensuring accurate, timely, and well-maintained development tracking data across multiple systems. This is a highly execution-focused role that plays a critical part in keeping product development programs on track by serving as a central point of coordination between internal teams and external suppliers.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator who can manage large volumes of information, proactively follow up, and clearly document project status across fast-moving timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date product development data within systems such as FlexPLM, Smartsheet, and Workfront
• Track and manage key development milestones, deliverables, and status updates from concept through production readiness
• Proactively follow up with external suppliers to gather missing or outdated information
• Partner with cross-functional teams (sourcing, product design, merchandising, packaging, production, planning) to align on inputs and next steps
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of product attributes, timelines, and documentation across systems
• Identify gaps, risks, or misalignments and escalate issues promptly
• Support continuous improvement of tracking processes, templates, and workflows

Basic Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and data sources simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external suppliers
• High attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and completeness
• Comfortable working within structured systems and maintaining disciplined processes
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and follow through on commitments
• Proficiency with collaboration and tracking tools such as PLM systems, Workfront, Smartsheet, or similar platforms (FlexPLM experience is a plus)
• Prior experience supporting sourcing, product development, or supply chain teams especially within toys or consumer products is preferred but not required

Success Metrics

• Development tracking systems are accurate, current, and reliable
• Internal teams and suppliers receive timely, clear communication with minimal follow-up required
• Risks and delays are identified and escalated early
• Sourcing teams can focus on strategic work, confident that executional tracking is well managed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FlexPLM, Workfront, and Smartsheet

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Notes:

Experience with FlexPLM is a strong plus; familiarity with a product lifecycle management (PLM) system is required. This role requires a highly detail-oriented and organized individual with strong project management skills, including the ability to plan backward from deadlines to ensure timelines stay on track.