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Lands' End

Assistant Sourcing Manager

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A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.

$134,012 / year median in Wisconsin

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

People are the heart of our company, and our doors are open to everyone. As a customer, as an employee - we are committed to creating an inspiring culture that is welcoming, safe and inclusive for all. Our strength in work and life comes from the combination of our experiences, backgrounds and talents. It's what we do as people that makes Lands' End a great place to shop and a great place to work. As an Assistant Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for partnering with the Associate Sourcing Manager to assist with the product management of programs including time and action calendars, cost and cost negotiations, and vendor communication. Partner with Associate Manager on seasonal Sourcing recaps, flow plans, costing information and vendor placements. Work closely and supports Associate Manager on lead times to maximize flexibility and speed for initial orders and reorders. Assist in analyzing costs based on corporate cost direction. Assists in reviewing development timelines to support production schedules to meet delivery deadlines. Reviews and solves delivery and production issues/options with merchants/designers as they arise. Monitor and track, Proto, line adoption and photo samples to calendar milestones dates and all sample, fabric, and CAD development tracking.
Fabric / Trim
Development - send out counter developments to vendors and track all submits and review with Management. Communicate and follow up with vendors, mills and cross functional partners daily. Update product development and production data as required. Secure Proto yardage and maintain fabric development chart. Maintain IPLM style maintenance. Attend Weekly Omni Meetings Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing or related field. Minimum of 0-2 years' experience in product management and sourcing. Ability to problem solve, prioritize and work independently. Strong Analytical skills. Strong communication skills - both verbal and written. Outstanding prioritization and organizational skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Results and goal oriented. Ability to adapt to change and prioritize workload. Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables), Word, Business Objects, IPLM. #LandsEndCareers Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.