Sourcing Coordinator

The Opportunity

• Collaborate with Sourcing & Production Manager to update various work-in-progress timelines
• Manage purchase orders from placement to delivery, following up extensively with overseas vendors
• Update the development, merchandising, and sourcing calendar and communicate status updates to relevant stakeholders
• Monitor all delivery dates and implement time communication on delivery with relevant stakeholders
• Support the Product team through the coordination of vendor meets and travel
• Prepare and generate scheduled and ad-hoc reports, charts and other department materials
• Follow up on all sample and development requests
• Manage vendor communication and lead weekly calls with key vendors to review production progress and resolve open issues
• Communicate any changes in timing to the Product team
• Track and distribute samples
• Ensure product/shipment tracker is accurate and up-to-date

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with overseas sourcing, material sourcing, or product development is a strong asset
• Diploma in Business Management, Fashion Merchandising, or related field is an asset
• Knowledge of fabrics, techniques, and garment construction
• Interest in sourcing, buying and/or inventory management in the apparel sector
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects and timelines…