Sourcing Assistant

Catalyst Brands India

. Coordinate communications for the Catalyst Brands Global Sourcing teams .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills while effectively coordinating communications, meetings, and travel logistics. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced in supporting multiple teams with a customer-service mindset.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Meeting ManagementTravel CoordinationExpense ReportingProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Administrative SupportProject CoordinationSourcingMerchandisingRetail ManagementProduct DevelopmentReport PreparationDatabase ManagementBudget ManagementProcess Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Flex PLMMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationFashion MerchandisingSupply ChainRetailOperational Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate communications for the Catalyst Brands Global Sourcing teams
Support departmental projects and initiatives under the direction of the Business Support Specialist
Design and develop presentations, reports, meeting materials, newsletters, and communications
Manage department supply budgets in partnership with the Business Support Specialist
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, maintain files, and coordinate team events
Maintain knowledge of team processes, resources, systems, and tools for internal partners
Manage expense report submissions and documentation in compliance with Corporate Travel Policy requirements
Book domestic and international travel and process travel and non-travel expenses
Prepare and update reports, databases, records, and files using appropriate software systems
Coordinate office supply ordering and inventory management
Support onboarding activities, including technology requests, workspace setup, seating arrangements, training, building tours, materials, and SharePoint navigation
Coordinate Facilities and Building Operations requests, including furniture, office moves, storage, cleaning, access, donations, and bulk trash removal
Send team-wide communications, announcements, and organizational updates
Schedule and manage Catalyst Brands Sourcing milestone meetings and maintain milestone calendars
Assist Executive Assistants with Merchandising and Design milestone meetings
Support meeting preparation, room setup, virtual meeting technology, and technical coordination
Set up and support meeting carts, cameras, microphones, and conferencing equipment
Troubleshoot meeting technology and coordinate with IT
Train new team members on meeting technology and collaboration tools
Coordinate sample delivery, pickup, organization, transfers, and tracking
Process sample-related expenses according to company procedures
Participate in weekly priority and workload meetings with the Business Support Specialist
Support monthly department meetings and team events
Coordinate recognition programs, newsletters, team-building events, and employee engagement activities
Support continuous improvement through process development and operational enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Product Development, or a related field preferred
Two or more years of administrative, business support, sourcing, merchandising, retail, product development, or project coordination experience preferred
Experience supporting multiple teams and managing competing priorities
Experience with meeting management, travel coordination, expense reporting, and operational support
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, including Flex PLM, preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Customer-service mindset and proactive approach to supporting business partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Term life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Eight paid holidays during the calendar year for eligible associates
401(k) with Company match
Associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise
Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday