Sourcing Coordinator

Moose Knuckles Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the outdoor apparel sector seeks a Sourcing Coordinator to aid its Materials Development team based in Montreal. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relations, assist in material sourcing, and contribute to maintaining quality standards and organization. Strong fluency in English and a relevant degree are essential, alongside experience in the fashion or outdoor industry.

Benefits

Free Coffee

Summer Fridays

Paid Personal Days

Generous Benefit package

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Loyalty Reward Program

Generous welcome gift

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years in Sourcing or Product development in outdoor apparel.
• Fluency in English is required; French, Chinese, or Korean is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow up with suppliers on material developments.
• Assist with prototypes and samples material ordering process.
• Create and maintain visual boards to support brand direction.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Strong time management

Multitasking

Ability to work independently

Professionalism

Education

College OR university degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Business, or Textiles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe in inclusion, we believe in self-expression, we believe in no judgement and we believe in individualism

WHO WE ARE

We are bold, we are tenacious, we are courageous and brave.

We are a cast of characters.

We embrace our differences, and we share our likenesses.

Some of What’s in it for You!

• Free Coffee
• Summer Fridays
• Paid Personal Days
• Generous Benefit package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Loyalty Reward Program
• Generous welcome gift
• Company events

The Sourcing Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Materials Development team with the multitude of tasks that support the daily operations and organization of the department. This role is accountable for providing assistance where required to ensure the team successfully meets the business's needs.

Some of What You'll Do:

• Monitor and follow up daily with suppliers on all material developments to ensure all developments are commercialized timely and successfully.
• Assist with the prototypes and salesman samples material ordering process.
• Ensure the Materials Master chart is up to date.
• Create and maintain visual boards to support the season and brand direction.
• Ensure that all adopted materials are tested internally and externally through third parties following product requirements and with applicable calendar timelines in partnership with the QA team.
• Organize Material Library.
• Issue and organize materials Purchase Orders.
• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of supplier and factory capabilities.

Some Of What You'll Need:

• College OR university degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Textiles, or a comparable degree/education.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in Sourcing, Materials development, or Product development preferably within the outdoor apparel industry and/or Sportswear.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Good knowledge of outerwear, technical apparel, and fashion dynamics.

Some Of Who You Are:

• Fluent in English (verbal and written). Speaking French, Chinese, or Korean is an asset.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as a team and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion.

Moose Knuckles is a Canadian company headquartered in Montreal and operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Professional French language proficiency is therefore required and essential for all Montreal-based employees. In addition, the professional English proficiency is also important since it allows to collaborate with the employees of the group based internationally.