Sourcing Assistant

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:

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  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.