Associate Sourcing Manager - Denim

About the role

This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. - Thurs.). The fourth week is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Sourcing Manager to support product development and sourcing programs from concept through production.
• Manage timelines, costing, vendor communication, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and in line with business objectives.
• Own execution of product development with guidance from the Sourcing Manager, serving as a key liaison between Design, Merchants, and suppliers.
• Manage time and action calendars, including negotiating and analyzing vendor lead times to maximize flexibility and speed.
• Analyze and negotiate product costing, cost breakdowns, and minimum order quantity (MOQ) requirements.
• Support sourcing strategy for assigned categories, including identifying opportunities for new suppliers, factories, or markets.
• Aid in counter-sourcing and development initiatives to maintain competitive cost and lead times.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve development and production issues.
• Participate in weekly Omni meetings to surface issues and drive resolution.
• Validate and coordinate liabilities and debit notes with internal partners.
• Support quality assurance by reviewing product testing reports and attending fittings as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in denim sourcing and development strongly preferred, including knowledge of washes, finishes, and denim fabric construction.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in sourcing, product development, or related area.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and operate independently while collaborating across teams.
• Proven experience building long-term supplier relationships and negotiating strategic agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with PLM and business systems preferred.
• Knowledge of garment construction and production is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, apparel/retail merchandising, business, marketing or a related field.

Skills

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and operate independently while collaborating across teams.
• Proven experience building long-term supplier relationships and negotiating strategic agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with PLM and business systems preferred.
• Knowledge of garment construction and production is a plus.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. - Thurs.). The fourth week is fully remote.