Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

Vendor Manager (Hybrid)

Carson, CA, United States

Sponsorship not specified$82k-$100kDetected 8 days ago
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About the role

  • At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we've grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But
  • today we're working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We're building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top

Responsibilities

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in project management or sourcing roles
  • Experience with sourcing/procurement processes and supplier management
  • Experience with Power BI or Tableau

Nice to have

  • But today we're working better, smarter and faster than ever-and setting our sights even higher.
  • Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other's passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.
  • This position serves as a primary point of contact for assigned domestic and import vendors, including key China-based suppliers.

Skills

  • Managing domestic and import supplier networks across Merchandising, and OEM categories.
  • Serving as the primary vendor contact, handling daily communication, performance follow-up, and escalations

Compensation

  • $82k-$100k

Benefits

  • Bonus eligible
  • Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
  • Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage-EPO, PPO and HSA
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
  • Flexible benefits-choose what you like, ignore the rest
  • On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs

Equal opportunity

  • People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent-not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • If things aren't equal, we all lose.
  • Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer.
  • We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
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