Senior Developer, Sourcing

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Flexible workplace

Well-being policies

Diverse environment

Impactful product innovations

Job summary

Jobgether in the United States seeks a Sourcing and Product Development Specialist to lead end-to-end apparel development, coordinating calendars, managing vendors, and ensuring on-time sample execution with quality and cost targets.

Collaborating with Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, and Quality teams, you will translate strategies into actionable plans, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvements across sourcing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• English and Mandarin language proficiency
• 3+ years in sourcing with apparel industry exposure
• Experience in knitted and woven apparel product development
• Strong ability to analyze performance data and trends
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end product development activities, including calendar planning and vendor management
• Monitor development timelines and mitigate delays
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure sample execution quality
• Translate development strategies into actionable sourcing plans
• Track progress and align with managers and stakeholders
• Analyze performance data to identify improvements and execute changes
• Collaborate with Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, and Quality teams
• Communicate risks and propose data-backed solutions
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing operations

Skills

Sourcing

Product development

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent execution

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Airtable

Smartsheet

Power BI

Tableau

Power Query

Job description

Accountabilities:

• Manage end-to-end product development: Coordinate product development activities, including calendar planning, vendor management, product replenishment, and oversight of vendor capabilities.
• Maintain development timelines: Monitor the brand development calendar, identify potential delays or risks early, and work with your manager and stakeholders to implement solutions that keep milestones on track.
• Coordinate vendor relationships: Partner with suppliers to maintain product quality, ensure timely sample execution, resolve issues, and support smooth development workflows.
• Execute sourcing strategies: Translate product development strategies into operational plans, independently manage projects and activities, and coordinate execution with internal teams and external vendors.
• Implement and monitor work plans: Track progress against agreed objectives, prioritize actions, and align with your manager and relevant stakeholders to address changing business needs.
• Analyze performance data: Review internal and vendor performance metrics, generate actionable insights, identify improvement opportunities, and help strengthen supplier capabilities and process efficiency.
• Collaborate across functions: Work with Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, and Quality teams to align development activities with product and business objectives.
• Communicate risks and solutions: Share data-backed recommendations, proactively raise development concerns, and coordinate corrective actions to protect agreed timelines and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement: Contribute to broader initiatives that enhance sourcing operations, supply chain systems, and product supply processes.

Requirements:

• Relevant industry experience: At least 3 years of experience in sourcing, with prior experience in the apparel industry preferred.
• Product development expertise: Demonstrated experience with knitted and woven apparel product development, sourcing activities, and vendor management.
• Analytical capabilities: Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and make informed operational decisions.
• Problem-solving and process improvement: A proactive approach to identifying challenges, resolving issues, and improving workflows and operational outcomes.
• Adaptability and learning agility: Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, learn new processes quickly, and remain productive in a dynamic environment.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Independent execution and organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results with appropriate autonomy.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Language proficiency: Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Airtable.
• Additional technical knowledge: Familiarity with Smartsheet, Power BI, Tableau, and Power Query is an advantage.
• Digital tools: Experience with digital platforms for product development, workflow management, and process efficiency is highly desirable.
• Personal attributes: A genuine interest in products, curiosity, openness to learning, and a collaborative mindset suited to a global working environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven business with a focus on creating positive impact in communities around the world.
• A diverse and collaborative team environment that values different perspectives and global ways of thinking.
• Inclusive workplace culture that supports equal opportunity and values individual contributions.
• Workplace flexibility designed to support a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.
• Well-being policies that recognize emotional, physical, and social wellness.
• Opportunities to contribute to product innovation, sourcing excellence, and supply chain improvement within the apparel industry.