Associate Manager, Sourcing

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 Associate Manager will provide daily support to the Manager in all aspects of the Product Life Cycle from Concept to Delivery, in addition to developing their respective skill sets to reinforce the department. Will be responsible for supporting the Sourcing strategy for product categories and facilitating interaction between key cross functional partners and agents to deliver on brand product aesthetic, quality and margin objectives

The impact you can have

• Support Manager and Sourcing team with all aspects of the running the business; including cost negotiation, quality, compliance, product, relationship management, and communication.

• Oversee required data entry and issuance of purchase order process per Talbots calendar deadline for product categories, ensuring on-time, accuracy, and accurate maintenance. 

• Create, manage, and analyze department reporting functions, including:

• Time-action reports to drive calendar adherence to commit, cut and in-house dates

• Weekly WIP report tracking and team meetings

• Track exception reporting

• Select entity costing for weekly IMU roll

• Act as key partner to Distribution Center and Allocation when quality issues arise.

• Ability to problem solve, seek and drive viable solutions.

• Actively participate in weekly cross-functional meetings.

• Manage daily email communication to agents and cross-functional teams.

You'll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years applicable experience

• Textile, apparel, footwear, and accessories product development and sourcing industry experience preferred

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required
• Strong organizational skills, multiple task, and deadline oriented
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships
• Effective problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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* 
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,000-$70,000

*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.