Sourcing Systems and Operations Analyst

About Express, Inc.

Express, Inc. is a multi-brand fashion retailer whose portfolio includes Express, Bonobos and UpWest. The Company operates an omnichannel platform as well as physical and online stores. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for exceptional fit and an innovative retail model. UpWest is an apparel, accessories and home goods brand with a purpose to Provide Comfort for People & Planet.

The Company has over 530 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the Express.com online store and the Express mobile app; over 60 Bonobos Guideshop locations and the Bonobos.com online store; and 13 UpWest retail stores and the UpWest.com online store. Express, Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information about our Company, please visit and for more information about our brands, please visit or

Location Name

Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the management of systems and operations for the Sourcing team- including Sourcing & Production, Raw materials and Technical Design. This role will support both the Express leadership team but will also be providing support to the Sourcing leaders in EXPR brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing Systems:

Manage current reports for the sourcing team- e.g. SAID/DID, PLT, Cost Report, trouble shooting issues with Smart Charts

New vendor onboarding and support on Bamboo Rose

New team member training on Bamboo Rose

Create new reports from scratch as business needs evolve

Support Directors and above on pulling ad hoc reports

Support VPs and above with analysis of on order data

Provide project management and act as a liaison for Sourcing with IT to resolve system issues or execute project

Sourcing Operations:

Manage and execute any large system updates such as and not limited to- INCO terms change,

Oversee International License purchase Order management for Express brands

Collection/analysis of required data to prepare Sourcing Strategy documents

Complete new vendor/factory set up requests

Support VPs on any sell off requests

Support internal Logistics and DC teams on vendor compliance management

PO support and maintenance- egs. and not limited to

Express Buy Orders Failure Report

Express Color Size Master Report

Unreleased PO and PO w/out Delivery Terms Report

Dropping seasons in PO system

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years relevent experience

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Strong knowledge of systems and technology- knowledge of Bamboo Rose, Unique and Micro Strategy will be considered a plus

Ability to create reports from scratch

Advanced Microsoft user (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, etc.)

Effective problem solving and analytical abilities

Demonstrates ability to add value to an organization through general business analysis leading to operational change

Ability to deal with ambiguity / bring business maturity to situations

Personal initiative, energy, “self-starter”

Proactive in terms of recommending ideas and courses of action

Ability to work well within a team environment

Effective time management, scheduling, organization, and attention-to-detail skills

Clear / concise communication

Effective problem solving and analytical abilities

Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization (this individual will be perceived as a leader among peers and possess ability to influence senior executives)Open to input from others

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, Express, Inc. does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. Express, Inc. only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Express, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a listed job position, please call and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express, Inc. will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

Regular Full-Time