Associate Sourcing Specialist - A&F Co.
Core
Managing the development and bulk production of apparel products from initial design through final delivery, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods.
Role type
Associate Sourcing Specialist
Builds
Apparel products for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. brands
Domain
Apparel retail / Global supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vendor relationship management, contract compliance, production schedule monitoring, WIP report analysis, purchase order creation, costing, sample management, fabric development strategy
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, adaptability in fast-paced environments, curiosity for learning
Technologies
Production on order tools, WIP reporting systems
Responsibilities
Maintain and develop vendor relationships, create compliant products with Legal, communicate daily with vendors, monitor production schedules, evaluate WIP reports to troubleshoot issues, execute purchase order creation and costing, follow up on samples and art approvals, collaborate on fabric development
Seniority
Associate, entry-level IC