Coordinator, Product Development & Sourcing (Accessories)

About Us

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated, supporting their advancement by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve. Our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter.

Overview

Executes the day-to-day tasks necessary to assist with the execution of data entry to support the manager in the sourcing-related and manufacturing monitoring functions. Works closely with internal cross-functional teams in Product Development, Merchandising, and Inventory Management as well as with overseas offices, agents, and vendors. Collaborates to help ensure execution of on-time seasonal order entry for Apparel and Accessories areas to ensure on-time order commitment and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Sourcing Manager to ensure PLM system details are maintained and accurate.
• Oversees BOM and quote creation at the time of development.
• Administers PLM maintenance from allocation through order commitment.
• Supports the Sourcing Manager in the creation of the seasonal early buy chart and helps communicate variances that occur with key stakeholders.
• Adheres to PLM milestone deadline dates from development through commitment/final investment.
• Assists in communicating bulk quantities for each seasonal delivery to agents.
• Manages Purchase Order Changes and communicates those changes both internally (Planning and System Administration) and externally (Agent/Suppliers).
• Liaises with cross-functional team members in Planning to confirm trigger program changes and communicates those details to external suppliers and System Administration.
• Processes delivery extensions and shortages with Agents, Planners, and Administration team after discussion with manager.
• Organizes reorders/chase product inquiries with external partners with guidance from manager.

Qualifications

• Effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize workload.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PLM.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized to be able to work on multiple projects at once.
• Sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks.
• Flexibility.
• Strong desire to learn.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet, and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

Pay

USD $24.80/Hr. - USD $27.00/Hr.