Sourcing & Product Development Associate

Lands' End, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lands' End, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager to partner closely with sourcing leadership and support the product lifecycle from development through production. This role is ideal for someone early in their career eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced retail environment.

Your responsibilities will include supporting sourcing programs, managing calendars for timely product delivery, and building vendor partnerships. You'll also monitor vendor performance and coordinate development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in sourcing, product development, or supply chain is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing programs, including cost analysis, negotiations, and vendor communication.
• Assist in managing time & action calendars to ensure on-time product delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to track prototypes, samples, and development milestones.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Apparel Merchandising, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

PLM tools

Job description

Lands' End, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager to partner closely with sourcing leadership and support the product lifecycle from development through production. This role is ideal for someone early in their career eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced retail environment.

Your responsibilities will include supporting sourcing programs, managing calendars for timely product delivery, and building vendor partnerships. You'll also monitor vendor performance and coordinate development activities.