Associate Manager - Sourcing

Knitwell Group; New Albany (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work model (Columbus, OH office

Job summary

Knitwell Group, the Lane Bryant division, is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to oversee product development and production through cross‑functional partnerships and vendor relationships. You will report to the Senior Sourcing Manager to ensure on‑time delivery and alignment with financial goals.

This role offers a hybrid work model with the Lane Bryant office in Columbus, OH; relocation or commuting specifics may apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in apparel sourcing, production, or product development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Global Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proficiency with Flex PLM software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Familiarity with Google Docs and data interpretation.
• Understanding of garment construction, fabric types, and global trade regulations/duties.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal sourcing and production execution with cross‑functional teams to meet financial goals.
• Manage day‑to‑day production updates, timelines, and on‑time delivery.
• Maintain and grow domestic and international vendor relationships.
• Analyze TNA metrics, costs, trends to support margins and sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate to ensure product execution aligns with original vision.
• Use Flex PLM, Google Docs, and Excel to track progress and communicate updates.

Skills

Sourcing & production

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Google Docs

Garment construction knowledge

Global trade knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Global Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn’t set out to change fashion forever, but that’s exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus‑size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self‑expression, you’ll be at home here.

About the role

The Associate Sourcing Manager is responsible for the management of the product development and production process through cross functional team partnerships and vendor relationships. Reporting into the Senior Sourcing Manager to ensure on time delivery of product that meets the company financial goals.

The impact you can have

• Support seasonal sourcing and production execution in partnership with the Senior Sourcing Manager, Merchandising, Planning, Design, Technical Design, Fabric, and vendor partners to align product needs with business trends and financial goals.
• Manage day‑to‑day production updates, troubleshooting, receipt flexibility, chase opportunities, delivery changes, and sample timelines to support on‑time execution against the Product Lifecycle Calendar.
• Maintain and grow relationships with domestic and international vendors, including vendor screening, setup, onboarding, and ongoing matrix management.
• Analyze TNA metrics, cost submissions, business trends, and key category performance to support on‑time delivery, margin goals, and strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure product execution, quality standards, costing, and manufacturing options align with the original product vision.
• Use tools such as Flex PLM, Google Docs, and Excel to communicate updates, track progress, and support effective collaboration across teams.

You’ll bring to the role

• 3–5 years of experience in apparel sourcing, production, or product development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Global Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Felx PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software.
• Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Familiarity with Google Docs
• Understanding of garment construction, fabric types, and global trade regulations/duties.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Lane Bryant office location in Columbus, OH as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.