Sourcing Assistant

Knitwell Group • Hingham, MA

7d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Assistant is responsible for product development from concept to delivery, and facilitates the interaction between key cross functional partners and agents to procure product of the highest quality.

Requirements

• 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
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• 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)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level