What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Assistant position at LOLLYTOGS LTD?
Reporting to the Senior Sourcing Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting our team by handling administrative tasks related to strategic sourcing and production planning, price negotiation, cost analysis and production activities to ensure on-time delivery. Your responsibilities will include:
- Research and Sourcing Support:
- Conduct research on suppliers, industry trends, and relevant topics.
- Support Senior Manager in negotiating with agents and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery.
- Assist in identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their offerings.
- Execute the strategic sourcing plan by providing projections to suppliers and agents and block booking fabric and sewing capacity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for sourcing decisions.
- Email Communication:
- Manage daily email correspondence, including drafting, responding, and organizing messages.
- Prioritize and flag important emails for team members.
o Monitor and analyze overseas production
o Collaborate with offices/factories through all phases of production starting with design concept through final product delivery based on the calendar objectives.
- Report Generation:
- Pull and compile reports from databases or software tools.
- Create clear and concise presentations using tools like Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Responsible for initial margin reporting and work to track margin from sourcing/production perspective.
- Fabric Organization:
- Assist in organizing fabric samples, ensuring easy access for team members.
- Maintain accurate records of fabric inventory.
- General Administrative Tasks:
- Handle routine administrative duties, such as filing, photocopying, and scheduling.
- Coordinate meetings, book conference rooms, and manage calendars for supplier meetings.
Education
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
Preferred:
Experience
Required:
3 years’ experience working in an office setting.
Preferred:
Preferably in a fashion/textiles environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity/Experience with Smartsheet a plus.
Competencies and Behaviors
1. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
2. Excellent communication and time management abilities.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000