Sourcing Manager – Children's Apparel (Walmart Expert)

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Children's Apparel to oversee sourcing and production from development through bulk production. You will partner with cross-functional teams and global vendor partners to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in apparel sourcing, experience with Walmart/Childrenswear, and a track record with mass-market retailers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sourcing experience in apparel.
• Must have experience working directly with Walmart and/or Childrenswear.
• Experience sourcing apparel for mass market retailers.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendor partners.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and support the sourcing strategy across apparel categories.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and production capacity with overseas factories.
• Monitor production timelines to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any sourcing or production issues.
• Evaluate factory performance and support continuous improvements in quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, sourcing opportunities, and global manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Children's Apparel to oversee sourcing and production from development through bulk production. You will partner with cross-functional teams and global vendor partners to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in apparel sourcing, experience with Walmart/Childrenswear, and a track record with mass-market retailers.