About Filson
In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available. Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service.
About the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Sourcing, the Sourcing Analyst will play a key role in supporting the sourcing team through detailed data analysis, supplier performance evaluation, and process optimization. This position will focus on ensuring data-driven decision-making for Filson’s global and domestic sourcing strategies, helping to deliver high-quality products while maintaining cost efficiency and meeting delivery targets. This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Seattle.As a Sourcing Analyst, you will collaborate closely with suppliers, design teams, product development, production, merchandising, and planning stakeholders to provide actionable insights that optimize sourcing strategies and support company goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and support global and domestic sourcing strategies for all product categories.
- Collect, consolidate, and analyze data on supplier costs, lead times, and capacity to drive sourcing decisions.
- Prepare seasonal cost and margin reports, allocation breakdowns, and raw material analysis.
- Develop and maintain vendor and supplier scorecards, presenting findings to drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor and report on global market conditions affecting the supply chain, such as tariffs, freight challenges, and material costs.
- Support seasonal lead time tracking and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, leveraging advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall sourcing and supply chain goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field; a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a sourcing, production, or analytical role.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools(e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Knowledge of global supply chain principles and market trends impacting sourcing and production.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- High sense of urgency, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritizeeffectively.
- Experience with ERP or PLM systems is a plus.
Filson is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.Salary range:$85,000 - $105,000USD
