Sourcing & Product Coordination Assistant

Lands' End, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lands' End, Inc. in Dodgeville, WI is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager to support product management, costing, and vendor communication.

You will collaborate with the Associate Sourcing Manager on seasonal calendars, lead times, and development tracking to ensure timely delivery. The role requires 0–2 years of experience in product management and sourcing, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing or related field.
• 0-2 years’ experience in product management and sourcing.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and work independently.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Outstanding prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Results and goal oriented.
• Ability to adapt to change and prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables), Word, Business Objects, IPLM.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Associate Manager on seasonal Sourcing recaps, flow plans, costing information and vendor placements.
• Work closely and supports Associate Manager on lead times to maximize flexibility and speed for initial orders and reorders.
• Assist in analyzing costs based on corporate cost direction.
• Assists in reviewing development timelines to support production schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Reviews and solves delivery and production issues/options with merchants/designers as they arise.
• Monitor and track, Proto, line adoption and photo samples to calendar milestones dates and all sample, fabric, and CAD development tracking.
• Fabric / Trim Development - send out counter developments to vendors and track all submits and review with Management.
• Communicate and follow up with vendors, mills and cross functional partners daily.
• Update product development and production data as required.
• Secure Proto yardage and maintain fabric development chart.
• Attend Weekly Omni Meetings

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Word

Business Objects

IPL M

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Word

Business Objects

IPLM

Job description

Lands' End, Inc. in Dodgeville, WI is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager to support product management, costing, and vendor communication.

You will collaborate with the Associate Sourcing Manager on seasonal calendars, lead times, and development tracking to ensure timely delivery. The role requires 0–2 years of experience in product management and sourcing, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and related tools.