Sr. Manager, Sourcing - Pants/Denim

Knitwell Group; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility across brands

Volunteer opportunities

Health insurance

EAP

Paid time off

401(K)

Job summary

Talbots, a leading omni-channel retailer, seeks a Senior Manager to lead end-to-end development, sourcing, and production of Pants and Denim. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and global vendors to ensure on-time delivery, cost targets, and quality standards.

You will manage samples, materials, and production calendars, while driving cost negotiations and compliance. This role requires 8+ years of experience and strong leadership in garment manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in apparel/related industry.
• Experience in Knits and/or Wovens.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking with a service mindset.
• Detail-oriented team player with ability to develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development, sourcing, and production of Pants and Denim.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and global vendors.
• Manage milestones, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate costs and manage cost breakdowns and IMU targets.
• Ensure products meet US regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Coach and develop team members in garment manufacturing and business management.

Skills

Knits/Wovens experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical-thinking

MS Office proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that’s both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About the role

The Senior Manager leads the end-to-end development, sourcing, and production of Pants and Denim—from design inception through order placement—partnering closely with cross-functional teams and global vendors to deliver beautifully executed product on time, on cost, and to quality standards while proactively managing all key milestones and deliverables.

The impact you can have

• Develop and execute global and regional sourcing strategies aligned to design, merchandising, production, quality, cost, and business objectives.
• Manage end‑to‑end product development and production, including samples, raw materials, and on‑time delivery in line with the product lifecycle calendar.
• Oversee day‑to‑day communication with internal teams and external agents, factories, and suppliers to ensure clarity, timely responses, and issue resolution.
• Create and manage time‑and‑action calendars, tracking milestones, lead times, and delivery performance to mitigate risk and late shipments.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, monitor floor set and shipping reports, and proactively address delivery delays.
• Own seasonal cost targets (IMU), including fact‑based cost negotiations, cost breakdown analysis, and identification of cost‑competitive alternatives.
• Maintain detailed and accurate product cost sheets supporting visibility to FOB, ELC, retail, IMU, and delivery timing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on global lead times, MOQs, and manufacturing capabilities, challenging partners to improve efficiency where possible.
• Partner with Product Integrity and agents to ensure all products meet U.S. regulatory requirements, vendor guidelines, and safety/testing standards.
• Build and maintain strong cross‑functional and external relationships, while coaching and developing team members in garment manufacturing and business management.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in Knits and/or Wovens
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including comfort navigating conflict
• Strong critical‑thinking skills with a results‑ and service‑oriented mindset
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Detail‑oriented team player with proven ability to manage and develop teams

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• 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*
• The target salary range for this role is: $110,000 - $120,000
• On-site : This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the businessat our Talbots office location in Hingham, MA.

*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

Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043

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.