Sourcing Assistant - Haven Well Within

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

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