Sourcing Manager - Children's Apparel

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Sourcing Manager - Children's Apparel

New York, NY
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

A company focused on children's apparel, seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to oversee sourcing, vendor relationships, and production processes from development to delivery.

Requirements

  • 8+ years sourcing experience
  • Experience with Walmart/children'swear
  • Mass market apparel sourcing
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain
  • Overseas factory/vendor experience

Qualifications

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Full job description

Sourcing Manager

New York, NY | Compensation: $100,000 to $135,000 per year

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to oversee the sourcing and production process for children's apparel, from development through bulk production. This role partners with cross-functional teams and global vendor partners to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met, and is well suited to a sourcing professional with mass market apparel experience who is comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.

Schedule
Full time, based in New York, NY.

Compensation
$100,000 to $135,000 per year.

What You'll Do
The Sourcing Manager will manage vendor relationships and support sourcing strategy across apparel categories, partnering with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle. This includes negotiating pricing, lead times, and production capacity with overseas factories, monitoring production timelines to ensure on time delivery, and resolving sourcing or production issues as they arise. The role also involves evaluating factory performance, supporting continuous improvement in quality, cost, and efficiency, maintaining a strong understanding of market trends and global manufacturing capabilities, and ensuring products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of sourcing experience in the apparel industry
  • Experience working directly with Walmart and/or childrenswear
  • Experience sourcing apparel for mass market retailers
  • Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain processes
  • Experience working with overseas factories and vendor partners
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
  • Background collaborating cross-functionally across Product Development, Merchandising, and Technical Design teams

Compensation and Benefits

  • $100,000 to $135,000 per year
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.

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