Associate Sourcing Specialist - A&F Co.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Maintaining and developing vendor relationships to ensure key partnerships for future growth.
• Working with Sourcing leadership & Legal to create product that is compliant with our contracts with licensors.
• Providing direct communication and support to vendors daily.
• Working closely with production managers to monitor schedule and delivery.
• Evaluating weekly Work in Progress (WIP) report to troubleshoot production issues and assist merchant team in identifying issues.
• Maintaining production on order tools.
• Working with Production Coordinator to execute systems work for purchase order creation, costing, and maintenance.
• Following up on all submits and samples and communicating comments to overseas offices/agents.
• Managing raw material submits and testing and art approvals.
• Collaborating on fabric development to identify sourcing strategy and needs.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience in Production/Sourcing
• Previous experience/exposure to international factories/vendors required
• Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity with a desire to learn and grow
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand