Vendor Operations Analyst

Do you have 3+ years experience in project management / coordination, operations, data management, or other related field, preferably in a vertical apparel retail environment?

Do you have previous experience in vendor operations? Do you have strong communication skills, with high attention to detail who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

If so, we would like to hear from you! Our client offers a hybrid working environment of 3 days in-office and 2 remote days.

This is 1-year contract with chance for extension and potential permanent hire pending performance and approval of business needs.

Who The Company :

A local Vancouver success story with global operations and an impeccable reputation.

What- The Role :

Reporting to the Manager, Vendor Operations, the Vendor Operations Analyst is primarily responsible for the coordination of the Raw Material new vendor approval process, tracking and reporting on progress, escalating risks, and communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders along the way.

This role is perfect for a natural problem solver with strong attention to detail who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Coordinate end-to-end new vendor approval process (NVAP) for the exploration, assessment, setup and onboarding of new Raw Material parent vendors and facilities, including collection of profile information and documentation, triggering of assessments, and setup in systems
• Communicate directly with vendors to request information, follow up on requests for information, troubleshoot issues, and connect in with leadership and cross-functional partners as required
• Track vendor onboarding progress and prepare status updates and progress reports
• Develop, publish and maintain dashboards and reporting on NVAP metrics and updates
• Create and maintain vendor and facility data in systems, ensuring sustainment of accurate master supply chain logs for a comprehensive record of all active parent vendors and their facilities
• Partner closely with Global Sourcing teams to drive seamless onboarding of new vendors to support growth plans and business strategy
• Collect, store and maintain vendor-facing documentation and manage administration of SharePoint sites
• Support with cross-functional meetings and partner with cross-functional teams on business initiatives as required
• See the bigger picture and understand the up and downstream impacts of changes to vendor data in systems

Who The Candidate :

• 3+ years’ experience in project management / coordination, operations, data management, or other related field, preferably in a vertical apparel retail environment
• Knowledge of production, raw materials and manufacturing, with some experience managing vendor relationships
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.). Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI is an asset
• Exceptional organization and data management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Experience in building and maintaining reports and dashboards
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of information
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a variety of different stakeholder groups, working in a high-pressure environment and delivering under tight timelines
• Self-motivated, passionate, detail oriented, solutions focused, critical thinker, intellectually curious, and ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively to move work forward
• A team player that truly believes they are successful when the organization is successful

How Much :

$32-33 / hr commensurate with experience + 4% vacation pay

Where : Vancouver, BC

Vancouver, BC

When & How to Apply :

Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you are interested and already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon.