Sourcing Manager - Children's Apparel

About the role

The Sourcing Manager oversees the sourcing and production process for children's apparel, from development through bulk production. This role partners with cross-functional teams and global vendor partners to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and support sourcing strategy across apparel categories
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and production capacity with overseas factories
• Maintain production timelines to ensure on-time delivery
• Resolve sourcing or production issues as they arise
• Evaluate factory performance
• Support continuous improvement in quality, cost, and efficiency
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends and global manufacturing capabilities
• Ensure products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements

Requirements

• 8+ years of sourcing experience in the apparel industry
• Experience working directly with Walmart and/or childrenswear
• Experience sourcing apparel for mass market retailers
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain processes
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendor partners
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Background collaborating cross-functionally across Product Development, Merchandising, and Technical Design teams

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Project management
• Vendor management
• Cost analysis
• Quality control
• Market research
• Collaboration

Benefits

$100,000 to $135,000 per year

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Pay

$100,000 to $135,000 per year

Schedule

Full time, based in New York, NY