Associate Global Sourcing Manager

Req ID: 465012 

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development *   

Welcome to Love's:  The Associate Global Sourcing Manager will support the Global Sourcing Manager with the global sourcing teams’ initiatives. This includes product development, process creation and implementation, overseas supplier relations, and internal collaboration. This position will be responsible for fulfilling day to day processes as well as supporting merchandising initiatives and driving gross profit dollars by executing private label programs. Based in OKC, not a remote position.

Job Functions:

• Product Development/Sourcing
  • Learn to identify products that have potential to be directly sourced by Love’s
  • Learn and develop specifications for products
  • Understand and help develop product assortments, roadmap, competitive matrix, and pricing structure
• Overseas Supplier Communication
  • Communicate with overseas partners about current and new products
  • Discuss lead times, cost negotiation, and product creation
  • Help hold suppliers accountable to timelines; including product ready dates and documentation needed for on-time shipping
• Internal Collaboration
  • Work with the merchandising team to develop private label strategies inside of the current product assortments
  • Support global sourcing team on new marketing initiatives (packaging, branding, signage, etc.)
  • Opportunities to present new products and roadmaps to internal teams
• Item Creation and Integrity  
  • Assist in item creation, including product information, pricing, specifications, etc. into Love’s systems
  • Confirm and verify information coming in from overseas partners

Experience and Qualifications: 

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field preferred
• Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or Product Development preferred

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Hard skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, product management or product lifecycle management software would be a plus
• Soft skills: Stable work history, good oral and verbal communications skills, team player, keen attention to detail, self-motivated, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong analytical skills
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision
• Scheduling flexibility
• This position will be onsite at Love's Corporate Office in Oklahoma City. 

Our Culture:
Love’s has been fueling journeys since 1964. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, we operate 650+ locations in 42 states across our family of companies. We’re committed to innovation, inclusion & belonging, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Come see why Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. 

Love’s Family of Companies:

• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, the leading travel stop network

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest transportation companies

• Musket Corporation, a Houston-based commodity supply, trading and logistics expert

• Love’s Alternative Energy, a Houston-based leading provider of alternative fueling solutions

• Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care network

Job Category: Corporate