Associate Manager - Sourcing

Ann Taylor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at brands

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 1

401(K) retirement

EAP

Paid time off

Hybris

Job summary

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, is seeking an Associate Manager - Sourcing in New York to guide the transition from seasonal development to manufacturing in line with the sourcing strategy.

You will help set target costs, coordinate with overseas vendors, maintain the Zymmetry system, and manage sample tracking and bulk fabric commitments, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model at Times Square, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of Production experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to corporate objectives.
• Support negotiations with vendors and manage sample tracking.
• Maintain SAP purchase orders and keep style numbers.
• Prepare pre-classification and bulk fabric commitments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and attend weekly fit meetings.

Skills

Production experience

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Zymmetry system

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between). Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet).

Ready to join us?

About the role

The Associate Manager - Sourcing assists in the process from seasonal development of product to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy. Ensures design vision and product integrity standards are met while adhering to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and meeting financial goals. Ensures Ann Inc. standards of IMU performance, quality, delivery and business practices are achieved. Champions the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity.

The impact you can have Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives. Supports manager to establish target costs, email counterparts to assist with negotiations, and communicates with vendors during face-to-face meetings. Maintains Zymmetry system and creates style numbers. Manages purchase order requests and revisions through SAP. Requests and tracks all samples (line building, 1st fit, marketing, production samples). Prepares and assists with pre-classification process. Assists with bulk fabric commitments. Requests and tracks development testing and samples. Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts. Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems. Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members. Attends weekly fit meeting. Daily correspondence with overseas offices. Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

You'll bring to the role Bachelor's degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience. 2-3 years' experience in Production. Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities. Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Team oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• Support for your individual development plus 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) retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off - paid time off & holidays
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,000 - $71,000
• 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.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New York, NY location and two days per week worked remotely.

Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036 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.

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KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America - Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.