Sourcing Coordinator
Brand Overview:
ascena is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women through our brands Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant and Cacique. We operate ecommerce websites and over 1200 stores throughout the United States.Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Sourcing Coordinator to join our team located at our Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036.
Position Overview:
The Sourcing Coordinator provides administrative and other ad hoc support to the Sourcing group. The primary function of this role is from the assortment entering to PO issuance to final revisions. The entering units from merch assortment to Zymmetry is a key part of that and to assist with the management of sample tracking.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all PO requests and revisions
- Maintain Zymmetry system and create style numbers
- 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
Experience and Qualifications:
- 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
- Passion for our client and our brand
- Proactive and positive attitude
- Team Oriented
- Previous production experience preferred but not required