Sourcing Assistant

Knitwell Group; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities & donations

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group seeks a Sourcing Assistant to drive product development from concept to delivery, coordinating with cross-functional partners and overseas agents to procure high-quality merchandise.

You will manage PO calendars, report on WIP and CFT, support problem-solving, and help build strong supplier relationships while leveraging Excel and Microsoft Office to stay organized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Textile, apparel and accessories product development and sourcing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PC proficient with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sourcing assistant from concept to delivery for product development, coordinating with cross-functional teams and overseas agents to secure high-quality merchandise.
• Maintain PO calendar deadlines and issue seasonal orders for product categories, ensuring accuracy of PO systems.
• Regularly organize department reporting and evaluate WIP, CFTs, and purchase order finalizations.
• Assist managers and cross-functional teams in identifying and resolving sourcing-related issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that’s both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About the role

The Sourcing Assistant is responsible for product development from concept to delivery, and facilitates the interaction between key cross functional partners and agents to procure product of the highest quality.

The impact you can have

• Maintain purchase order (PO) calendar deadlines and manage issuance of seasonal orders for product categories – ensures accuracy and maintenance of PO systems
• Regularly organizes and files department reporting and evaluates: Work in Progress (WIP), Cross Functional Charts (CFT), Sourcing Detail Recaps, Purchase Order Finalizations
• Assist Manager and cross functional teams in determining and troubleshooting solutions
• Fosters relationships with agents and manage daily email communication with overseas agents and internal cross functional team members

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree
• Textile, apparel and accessories product development and sourcing industry experience or business background preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PC proficient with emphasis on Microsoft and Excel
• Customer service focused with an ability to build collaborative working relationships and understand partners’ needs
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organized with ability to multi-task and be deadline-oriented

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• 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 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: $24.00/hr - $27.00/hr

*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.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Location:

Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043

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.