Global Sourcing & Product Development Co-op
About The Position
Our co-op program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. Participants in our program receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned Global Sourcing professionals. The co-op experience is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust global sourcing and product development career path. Interns will be immersed and integrated in the various functions of the Global Sourcing/Product Development team and understand the factors that contribute to the broader scope of Global Sourcing and Product Development while gaining valuable hands-on experience in skill competency areas. Lands’ End co-ops will be placed in one of our key product areas and will gain exposure to analyzing garment costs, vendor allocation, capacity and lead-times. As part of the experience you will focus on key projects for the department which may include fabric initiatives, cost comparison of products and fabrics from different regions with associated lead-times, chase opportunities and packaging & labeling cost analysis. You will be involved in key projects that will support future business decisions. You will communicate with vendors, sourcing, PD, Technical Design, Planning, Design and Merchandising to understand the development and internal decision making processes. You will quickly come to appreciate the complexities of growing a global, multi-channel retailer.
Requirements
- Strong industry knowledge and passion for the Lands’ End brand.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work with a variety of work styles as well as the ability to work independently.
- Customer-focused, results driven, analytical.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Innovative, critical thinker with the ability to continuously operate strategically and work cross-functionally.
- Strong communication skills, proven relationship builder.
- Exceptional knowledge and ability to work fluently with Excel.
Responsibilities
- Analyze garment costs, vendor allocation, capacity and lead-times.
- Focus on key projects for the department which may include fabric initiatives, cost comparison of products and fabrics from different regions with associated lead-times, chase opportunities and packaging & labeling cost analysis.
- Be involved in key projects that will support future business decisions.
- Communicate with vendors, sourcing, PD, Technical Design, Planning, Design and Merchandising to understand the development and internal decision making processes.
Benefits
- Competitive relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
