Sourcing Specialist – Apparel Production

KnitWell Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a Production/Sourcing professional to manage development and supplier delivery from allocation to product delivery. You will partner with teams to meet brand vision and value proposition while driving costs and delivery milestones.

The role emphasizes vendor negotiations, cost management, and onboarding of new suppliers. Fort Myers-based, regular/full-time position within a multi-brand retail services environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required; College degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a production/sourcing role within the apparel industry; 3+ years preferred.
• Costing experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent in Microsoft Office suite; emphasis in Excel.
• Must be detailed oriented & ability to maintain tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative, identify & prioritize opportunities.
• Positive attitude & a team player.
• Experience in vendor cost negotiation & building vendor relationships an added advantage.
• Exposure to Flex PLM or comparable software, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives product execution ensuring styles are allocated to and received from suppliers with target cost, and delivery commitment information.
• Assists in engineering and resolution of any cost challenges - working with suppliers on challenges and communicating to key partners with a goal of resolving prior to milestone meetings.
• Reviews and evaluates supplier time & action calendars.
• Troubleshoots and resolves any issues pertaining to production or delivery.
• Assists in the management of all development samples and submits.
• Partners with leader on the on-boarding of new suppliers/countries/factories.
• Drives product execution ensuring styles are allocated to and received from suppliers with target cost, and delivery commitment information.
• Assists in the organization of supplier meetings at NSSC.
• Establishes and cultivates strong relationships with all internal and external partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Vendor cost negotiation

Vendor relationships

Excel

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

College degree preferred

Tools

Flex PLM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KnitWell Group is seeking a Production/Sourcing professional to manage development and supplier delivery from allocation to product delivery. You will partner with teams to meet brand vision and value proposition while driving costs and delivery milestones.

The role emphasizes vendor negotiations, cost management, and onboarding of new suppliers. Fort Myers-based, regular/full-time position within a multi-brand retail services environment.