Sourcing Manager

URBN is looking for a Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for overseeing global inbound logistics under Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) terms, ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective product movement across all regions. This role focuses on optimizing supplier and carrier performance, guaranteeing on-time shipping, and driving product location visibility throughout the supply chain. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure a seamless flow of goods that support business strategies, brand initiatives, and customer expectations.

• DDP Compliance & Execution
• Manage and oversee all international and domestic shipments under DDP terms, ensuring proper documentation, customs clearance, and tax/duty accuracy.
• Partner with vendors, carriers, and customs brokers to minimize delays and mitigate risks related to compliance.
• On-Time Shipping & Performance Management
• Develop, maintain, and monitor transportation KPIs (on-time pickup, in-transit milestones, and delivery performance).
• Proactively resolve exceptions or delays to protect shipping timelines.
• Collaborate with production, sourcing, and distribution center teams to align transportation schedules with production timelines and seasonal calendar deadlines.
• Product Location Visibility
• Implement and manage tools that provide real-time product tracking from vendor to final destination.
• Ensure visibility of all shipping milestones to internal stakeholders and escalate potential risks.
• Analyze data to provide reporting and insights to leadership, supporting operational decision-making.
• Operational Strategy & Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate DDP partners and shipping modes (air, sea, truck, rail) to optimize speed-to-market, cost, and service.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities that reduce lead times and increase efficiency.
• Lead projects focused on digital tracking, automation, and system enhancements for logistics transparency.
• DDP Vendor Management
• Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with DDP suppliers and transportation services they utilize and ensure optimal service levels.
• Negotiate DDP cost analysis to ensure competitive pricing.
• Regularly review partner performance and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Provide guidance and training to team members, ensuring alignment with URBN’s operational standards.
• Collaborate with production, sourcing, and planning teams to support brand margin goals, speed-to-market initiatives, and supply continuity.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and executive leadership regarding transportation performance and risks.

Qualifications / Job Skills

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in transportation, global logistics, or supply chain management, preferably within a fast-paced retail or consumer goods environment.
• Strong knowledge of DDP terms, international trade compliance, customs regulations, and freight forwarding operations.
• Demonstrated success in managing on-time shipping performance and visibility platforms (TMS, WMS, or equivalent).
• Proven experience building and leveraging strategic business relationships with vendors, carriers, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; advanced knowledge of Excel and transportation management systems.
• Process improvement mindset with a track record of implementing operational efficiencies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Works with a high sense of urgency, integrity, and accountability.

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.