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Sourcing Coordinator, Western Hemishphere - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA Atlanta, Georgia |
About this job
Job Description
Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), is the largest branded marketer in the United States of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 900 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Count on Carter's.
* Daily communication with both internal teams (Tech Design, Raw Materials Team, Quality, Product Commercialization, etc...) and suppliers to resolve issues quickly. Summarize and report findings.
* Clarify sampling details, brand aesthetics, Quality standards, and development procedures for the supplier community
* Assist in the development and approval of new trims, art techniques, and new fabrications. Document and report cost details and low-cost alternatives learned by collaborating with internal resources and external manufacturing partners
* Maintain accurate and timely records within designated enterprise technology systems; utilize data to analyze and report style development status and production concerns (e.g. auditing system WIP Production dates to alert potential delays)
* Order, track and report development submits and sample status. Help identify possible development or product quality concerns.
* Review supplier submits and samples (art, print strike offs , fits, size sets, PP samples, etc...) within the needed timeframe to keep development and production on schedule
* Track, monitor and help resolve factory production issues; alert management and prioritize development submits to maintain delivery dates
* Assist with the product costing and buying process, maintain system records and calculate cost or shipment adjustments when required
* Communicate and monitor any special testing (e.g. Sleepwear) and sampling needs for specific customers (Costco, Sam's, Wal-Mart, etc...)
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Time & Action (T&A) calendars to monitor seasonal progress and ensure that deadlines, specific to manufacturing controls and approvals, are met and work with appropriate teams if running behind schedule
* Advise the Product Commercialization teams for Bill of Materials (BOMs) edits based on supplier recommendations
* Support management and suppliers with data management as needed, including costing Request for Quotes (RFQs) and capacity management attributes required for enterprise technology reporting.
* Assist with the documentation, validation and reporting of liabilities, excess fabric disposal and sampling charges
* Create and track purchase orders in internal systems
* Professional communication with global vendors and company employees located in various countries
* Assist with special projects such as performing competitor product aesthetic and cost analysis
* Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation
* Develop the expertise to anticipate needs of the brand and company
Experience and Skills
* Familiar with US/Canada apparel markets and product types (knits, wovens, baby/kids wear, sleepwear, etc...)
* Basic understanding of apparel design, fabric qualities, printing techniques, merchandising processes and product development activities
* Well organized, systematic, strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
* Good command of written and spoken English & Chinese including Mandarin
* Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc...)
* Minimum 5 years work experience in apparel product development and merchandising, preferably in baby/kids wear
* Prior experience working in a buying / sourcing office
* Experience in production role, preferably with a major focus in Apparel/Textile Engineering or related discipline
* Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), is the largest branded marketer in the United States of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 900 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Count on Carter's.
* Daily communication with both internal teams (Tech Design, Raw Materials Team, Quality, Product Commercialization, etc...) and suppliers to resolve issues quickly. Summarize and report findings.
* Clarify sampling details, brand aesthetics, Quality standards, and development procedures for the supplier community
* Assist in the development and approval of new trims, art techniques, and new fabrications. Document and report cost details and low-cost alternatives learned by collaborating with internal resources and external manufacturing partners
* Maintain accurate and timely records within designated enterprise technology systems; utilize data to analyze and report style development status and production concerns (e.g. auditing system WIP Production dates to alert potential delays)
* Order, track and report development submits and sample status. Help identify possible development or product quality concerns.
* Review supplier submits and samples (art, print strike offs , fits, size sets, PP samples, etc...) within the needed timeframe to keep development and production on schedule
* Track, monitor and help resolve factory production issues; alert management and prioritize development submits to maintain delivery dates
* Assist with the product costing and buying process, maintain system records and calculate cost or shipment adjustments when required
* Communicate and monitor any special testing (e.g. Sleepwear) and sampling needs for specific customers (Costco, Sam's, Wal-Mart, etc...)
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Time & Action (T&A) calendars to monitor seasonal progress and ensure that deadlines, specific to manufacturing controls and approvals, are met and work with appropriate teams if running behind schedule
* Advise the Product Commercialization teams for Bill of Materials (BOMs) edits based on supplier recommendations
* Support management and suppliers with data management as needed, including costing Request for Quotes (RFQs) and capacity management attributes required for enterprise technology reporting.
* Assist with the documentation, validation and reporting of liabilities, excess fabric disposal and sampling charges
* Create and track purchase orders in internal systems
* Professional communication with global vendors and company employees located in various countries
* Assist with special projects such as performing competitor product aesthetic and cost analysis
* Identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation
* Develop the expertise to anticipate needs of the brand and company
Experience and Skills
* Familiar with US/Canada apparel markets and product types (knits, wovens, baby/kids wear, sleepwear, etc...)
* Basic understanding of apparel design, fabric qualities, printing techniques, merchandising processes and product development activities
* Well organized, systematic, strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
* Good command of written and spoken English & Chinese including Mandarin
* Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc...)
* Minimum 5 years work experience in apparel product development and merchandising, preferably in baby/kids wear
* Prior experience working in a buying / sourcing office
* Experience in production role, preferably with a major focus in Apparel/Textile Engineering or related discipline
* Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Visit http://carters.submit4jobs.com/ today
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