Product Lifecycle & Sourcing Associate

Talbots; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility

Volunteer opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Talbots in Hingham, MA seeks an Associate Manager to support the Manager across the Product Life Cycle from Concept to Delivery and to develop their skill set to reinforce the department. You will assist with the sourcing strategy and facilitate interaction between cross functional partners to meet brand aesthetics, quality and margin objectives.

The role involves data entry, PO processes, reporting, and weekly cross-functional meetings, with a focus on timely delivery and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of applicable experience.
• Textile, apparel, footwear, and accessories product development and sourcing industry experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational skills, multiple tasks and deadline oriented.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the Manager in all aspects of the Product Life Cycle from Concept to Delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategy and facilitate interaction between cross functional partners and agents to deliver on brand product aesthetic, quality and margin objectives.
• Oversee data entry and issuance of purchase orders per Talbots calendar deadlines.
• Create, manage, and analyze department reporting functions (Time-action reports, WIP, etc.).
• Select entity costing for weekly IMU roll.
• Act as key partner to Distribution Center and Allocation for quality issues.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings and communicate with agents and teams.

Skills

Excel

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Talbots in Hingham, MA seeks an Associate Manager to support the Manager across the Product Life Cycle from Concept to Delivery and to develop their skill set to reinforce the department. You will assist with the sourcing strategy and facilitate interaction between cross functional partners to meet brand aesthetics, quality and margin objectives.

The role involves data entry, PO processes, reporting, and weekly cross-functional meetings, with a focus on timely delivery and data-driven decisions.