KnitWell Group is a specialty retail operating company comprising iconic brands like Talbots and Ann Taylor. The Sourcing Assistant is responsible for product development from concept to delivery and facilitates interaction between cross-functional partners and agents to procure high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Maintain purchase order (PO) calendar deadlines and manage issuance of seasonal orders for product categories – ensures accuracy and maintenance of PO systems
- Regularly organizes and files department reporting and evaluates: Work in Progress (WIP), Cross Functional Charts (CFT), Sourcing Detail Recaps, Purchase Order Finalizations
- Assist Manager and cross functional teams in determining and troubleshooting solutions
- Fosters relationships with agents and manage daily email communication with overseas agents and internal cross functional team members
- Analyze costs to identify year-over-year variances in order to support and achieve department goals
- Support Manager and team members on special projects as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Textile, apparel and accessories product development and sourcing industry experience or business background preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- PC proficient with emphasis on Microsoft and Excel
- Customer service focused with an ability to build collaborative working relationships and understand partners needs
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Organized with ability to multi-task and be deadline-oriented
Benefits
- Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies
- Support for your individual development plus 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) retirement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off & holidays
Company Overview
Established in 1947, Talbots is a multi-channel retailer of women's classic apparel, shoes and accessories. It was founded in 1947, and is headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.talbots.com.