Sourcing Assistant

About us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About the role

The Sourcing Assistant is responsible for supporting the sourcing team throughout the product lifecycle from concept to delivery to help achieve ultimate business goals of quality, cost and delivery. The role will own daily system maintenance with hands on training and exposure in the sourcing team’s daily responsibilities and collaborate with internal cross functional partners as well as overseas agent partners.

The impact you can have

• Maintain purchase order (PO) calendar deadlines and manage issuance of seasonal orders for product categories – ensures accuracy and maintenance of PO systems

• Regularly organizes and files department reporting and evaluates: Work in Progress (WIP), Cross Functional Charts (CFT), Sourcing Detail Recaps, Purchase Order Finalizations

• Assist Manager and cross functional teams in determining and troubleshooting solutions

• Fosters relationships with agents and manage daily email communication with overseas agents and internal cross functional team members

• Will work closely with Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, and Planning & Allocation teams

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree

• Textile, apparel and accessories product development and sourcing industry experience or business background preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• PC proficient with emphasis on Microsoft and Excel

• Customer service focused with an ability to build collaborative working relationships and understand partners needs

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Organized with ability to multi-task and be deadline-oriented

Benefits at KnitWell Group 

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands    

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*   

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Time off – paid time off & holidays* 

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.  

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.