Sourcing Specialist

Lane Bryant; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lane Bryant, a leading plus-size fashion brand, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Columbus, OH. The role partners with the Sourcing Manager, Merchants, Design and Agents to drive production-ready sample development, costing and timely delivery across categories.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and strong attention to detail, with experience in garment construction and Flex PLM. This hybrid role offers growth and a chance to impact multiple KnitWell Group brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Garment construction technical knowledge preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with Flex PLM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sourcing Manager on development ratios and sourcing strategy.
• Assist with managing receipt flexibility and vendor coordination.
• Support flex PLM part of garment marketing for all categories.
• Communicate with agents and vendors for costings and time and actions.
• Track Line Coordination samples and production workflows.
• Provide high level service to cross functional teams.

Skills

Bachelor-level degree or equiv

Garment construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Flex PLM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here.

About The Role

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for assisting in the product development and production function by managing and executing the processes in partnership with the Sourcing Manager, cross functional teams (merchandising, design, tech design etc.) and agent teams. Works closely with the Sourcing Manager, Merchants, Design, TD and Agents/vendors to focus on production ready sample development, costing and executing to deliverables within time and actions.

The impact you can have

• Collaborate and partner with the Sourcing Manager on development ratios ensuring we are following our sourcing strategy.
• Assist with managing receipt flexibility including shifts, chase/agility with agent and market vendors
• Assist with managing the flex plm part of the garment marketing for all categories
• Assist with all direct communication with Agents and Vendors, including Market Vendors
• Assist sourcing manager with costing and time and actions in conjunction with agents for all vendors
• Manage and track Line Coordination samples
• Manage product and work flow utilizing Flex PLM
• Provide a high level of customer service to the brand and cross functional partners by consistently building strong and effective partnerships with merchant, design, tech design and planning teams

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in garment construction technical knowledge preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Experience with Flex PLM preferred
• 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 opportunities for 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. *
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Lane Bryant office location in Columbus, OH as defined by business needs.
• 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.

Location:

Position Type

Regular/Full time

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.