Raw Materials Sourcing & Production Merchandiser

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing initiatives that align with ALO standards, goals, and seasonal requirements
• Maintain supplier information and assist with managing the raw material supplier matrix
• Aid in supplier communications regarding material costs, lead times, quality, and capacity updates for production
• Coordinate supplier meetings and follow up on action items and deliverables
• Assist in supplier negotiations by gathering data, preparing analyses, and coordinating meetings
• Support vendor onboarding and maintain supplier documentation and records
• Collect and analyze market, cost, and sourcing data to support purchasing decisions
• Support and maintain sourcing reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools
• Monitor fabric commitments, usage reports, and forecast data for accuracy
• Absorb reports and insights for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Track WIP orders and follow up with suppliers on production status and delivery timelines
• Carefully stage seasonal raw materials and monitor fabric readiness for production
• Reconcile fabric usage reports and support issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Auxiliary in production planning activities and ensure timely communication of schedule updates
• Coordinate supplier compliance documentation and testing requirements
• Support supplier scorecard management by collecting performance data and preparing reports
• Partner with Product Development, Color, and Production to support material production
• Auxiliary in long-range planning activities and special projects as assigned
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in international sourcing or raw material production
• Expert technical knowledge of yarn spinning, weaving/knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, and both synthetic and natural fiber textiles
• Understanding of garment production, dry/wet processing, and cut-and-sew operations
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling; able to synthesize large datasets for strategic insights
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing global supplier relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and supply chain traceability road mapping is preferred

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 per year.