Materials Sourcing & Production Strategist

ALO; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO is seeking a Raw Materials Sourcing & Production Merchandiser in California to drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and production readiness for CAFTA and EU regions. You will manage material production, coordinate supplier communications, and support analytics to enable faster time-to-market.

The role requires textile manufacturing knowledge, market intelligence, and a proactive approach to mitigate material risks. Collaboration with product, color, and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in international sourcing or raw material production.
• Expert technical knowledge of yarn spinning, weaving/knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, and both synthetic and natural fiber textiles.
• Understanding of garment production, dry/wet processing, and cut-and-sew operations.
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling; able to synthesize large datasets for strategic insights.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing global supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and supply chain traceability road mapping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing initiatives that align with ALO standards, goals, and seasonal requirements
• Maintain supplier information and assist with managing the raw material supplier matrix.
• Assist in supplier communications regarding material costs, lead times, quality, and capacity updates for production
• Coordinate supplier meetings and follow up on action items and deliverables
• Assist in supplier negotiations by gathering data, preparing analyses, and coordinating meetings
• Support vendor onboarding and maintain supplier documentation and records
• Collect and analyze market, cost, and sourcing data to support purchasing decisions
• Support and maintain sourcing reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools
• Monitor fabric commitments, usage reports, and forecast data for accuracy
• Assist in compiling reports and insights for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Track our WIP orders and follow up with suppliers on production status and delivery timelines
• Coordinate seasonal raw material staging and monitor fabric readiness for production
• Reconcile fabric usage reports and support issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Assist with production planning activities and ensure timely communication of schedule updates
• Coordinate supplier compliance documentation and testing requirements
• Support supplier scorecard management by collecting performance data and preparing reports.
• Assist with supplier capability reviews and ongoing performance evaluations.
• Partner with Product Development, Color, and Production to support material production
• Support long-range planning activities and special projects as assigned
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

ALO is seeking a Raw Materials Sourcing & Production Merchandiser in California to drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and production readiness for CAFTA and EU regions. You will manage material production, coordinate supplier communications, and support analytics to enable faster time-to-market.

The role requires textile manufacturing knowledge, market intelligence, and a proactive approach to mitigate material risks. Collaboration with product, color, and production teams is essential.