Sourcing Specialist

Knitwell Group; New Albany (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work in Columbus, OH

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support product development and production in partnership with the Sourcing Manager, Merchants, Design, TD and Agents/vendors. You will focus on development ratios, costing, and delivering samples on time across multiple categories.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and analytical thinking, with experience in garment construction and Flex PLM preferred. This is a hybrid position based in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sourcing Manager on development ratios to follow sourcing strategy.
• Assist with managing receipt flexibility including shifts and agility with agents and market vendors.
• Assist with flex PLM part of garment marketing for all categories.
• Assist direct communication with Agents and Vendors, including Market Vendors.
• Assist sourcing manager with costing and time and actions with agents for all vendors.
• Manage and track Line Coordination samples.
• Manage product and workflow utilizing Flex PLM.
• Provide high level of customer service to the brand and cross functional partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Garment construction

Flex PLM

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

About us

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

Benefits

• 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. *
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• 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.

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Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

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.