Sourcing Coordinator

About us
Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere-from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America - Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

The Sourcing Coordinator, Denim provides administrative and other ad hoc support to the Sourcing group. The primary function of this role is to assist with the purchase order process, from the point of issuance through final revisions, and to assist with the management of sample tracking. Additionally, the Sourcing Coordinator will play an important role in driving a seamless launch of the development process with our overseas partners.


The impact you can have

• Maintain Bamboo Rose system
• Maintain lab dip colors
• Request Line Review Samples & update agent allocation
• Responsible for all PO requests and revisions
• Assist with request and tracking of all samples
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of certain seasonal re-cap charts, lab dip charts and other ad hoc requests
• Maintain departmental files within the Sourcing systems
• Work collaboratively with Merchandising and Merchandise Planning to gain alignment on information needed to create POs and on revisions to POs
• Communicate with Far East Sourcing partners, third party vendors and other functions
• Assist with departmental projects on an as needed basis

You'll bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Google docs/sheets/slides are a plus
• Passion for our client and our brand
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Team Oriented
• Previous production experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• 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 opportunities for 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).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off - paid time off & holidays.*

The wage range for this position is $50,000 to $54,080. Successful candidates' wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position. *


*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.

This position works on-site consistent with the needs of the business at our Ann Taylor office location in New York City.


Location:
Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036 Position Type:
Regular/Full time
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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.