Vendor Management Specialist – Samples & Soft Goods

Overview

Trove Brands is a privately-held house of brands including Blender Bottle®, Owala®, Whiskware®, and Eco-Brite®. Our patented and best-selling products are designed to simplify and improve everyday life with leading-edge innovation, incomparable quality, and aspirational style.

Every role at Trove Brands is critical to our successful functioning as a whole. Your specific responsibilities as a part of Team Trove will include:

• Coordinate communication, physical handling, organization, tracking and distribution of product samples including new designs, new colorways, existing color evaluations, and rolling changes for current products.
• Serve as a central point of contact between external vendors and internal teams to ensure alignment on sample expectations.
• Apply strong project management skills to communicate status updates and keep all stakeholders aligned with project timelines and key milestones.
• Document production samples for internal review, approvals, and maintain a library of physical products for reference.
• Coordinate and deliver samples to key stakeholders across departments to support decision-making.
• Create and schedule purchase orders with soft goods vendors.
• Ownership of on-time, in-full production schedules with vendors.
• Communicate with overseas and domestic vendors, including daily emails and monthly video calls.
• Build supplier relationships to maintain high standards of excellence in product quality and on-time shipping.
• Work cross-functionally to identify issues, problem-solve, and implement creative solutions.
• Review and evaluate vendor performance using quarterly scorecard metrics.

• Communication – Displays excellent written and in-person communication skills
• Organized – Enjoys arranging details and resources to maximize productivity
• Disciplined – Values routine and structure; takes pride in accomplishing tasks before deadlines
• Detail-oriented – Passionate about completing tasks accurately and without error
• Trustworthy – Able to keep propriety information confidential
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Minimum 18-month commitment preferred

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• 401k package with employer matching
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Full indoor basketball/volleyball court
• Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.)
• Yoga studio
• Meditation/Nap room
• And much more

Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. While we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team-building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Phone calls regarding this position are not accepted.

This is a fully in-office position at our HQ in Lehi, Utah.