Raw Materials Sourcing & Production Merchandiser

ALO•Commerce, CA

3d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Raw Materials Sourcing & Production Merchandiser plays a strategic role in supporting and executing sourcing strategies and production processes that will elevate supplier capabilities, drive speed to market, improve cost efficiency, and support Alo Yoga’s brand values. This position is responsible for managing production processes for suppliers in the CAFTA and EU region. The role requires experience in textile manufacturing, market intelligence, and performance fabric sourcing, as well as a proactive mindset to identify and mitigate material risks in production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in international sourcing or raw material production.
Expert technical knowledge of yarn spinning, weaving/knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, and both synthetic and natural fiber textiles.
Understanding of garment production, dry/wet processing, and cut-and-sew operations.
Proficient in Excel and financial modeling; able to synthesize large datasets for strategic insights.
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing global supplier relationships.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sustainability initiatives and supply chain traceability road mapping is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing initiatives that align with ALO standards, goals, and seasonal requirements
Maintain supplier information and assist with managing the raw material supplier matrix.
Assist in supplier communications regarding material costs, lead times, quality, and capacity updates for production
Coordinate supplier meetings and follow up on action items and deliverables
Assist with supplier negotiations by gathering data, preparing analyses, and coordinating meetings
Support vendor onboarding and maintain supplier documentation and records
Collect and analyze market, cost, and sourcing data to support purchasing decisions
Support and maintain sourcing reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools
Monitor fabric commitments, usage reports, and forecast data for accuracy
Assist in compiling reports and insights for leadership and cross-functional teams
Track our WIP orders and follow up with suppliers on production status and delivery timelines
Coordinate seasonal raw material staging and monitor fabric readiness for production
Reconcile fabric usage reports and support issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Assist with production planning activities and ensure timely communication of schedule updates
Coordinate supplier compliance documentation and testing requirements
Support supplier scorecard management by collecting performance data and preparing reports.
Assist with supplier capability reviews and ongoing performance evaluations.
Partner with Product Development, Color, and Production to support material production
Support long-range planning activities and special projects as assigned
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.