Sourcing Coordinator

Essential Job Function:

• Primary lead for communication and requirements between Implus and Private Label customers during the production phase.
• Manage customer requests related to vendor sustainability and environmental certifications partnering with factories to gather validate and submit accurate information.
• Provide status updates on sample progress including Pre Production (PP) and Top Of Production (TOP) submissions ensuring visibility while protecting production timelines.
• Own end-to-end tracking for designated products from Buy Ready approval through bulk shipping (XF) partnering closely with Merchandising Product Development and Sourcing.
• Manage product approval processes communicate customer requirements to factories and address vendor questions promptly.
• Communicate approval timelines and proactively follow up with customers to keep programs on schedule.
• Maintain organized accurate and accessible documentation to support issue resolution and provide historical program visibility.
• Manage Implus and customer portals including Inspectorio and D365 PO activities ensuring all data is uploaded accurately and on time.
• Support new vendor onboarding under the guidance of the Sourcing Director coordinating required documentation.
• Monitor vendor audit and corrective action (CAP) progress partnering with the Sourcing Director and Asia-based SRG teams to ensure timely completion.
• Request and track additional bulk samples from TOP stage as needed by the Merchandising team.
• Maintain internal systems costing accuracy and goods in transit (GIT) invoices to avoid import delays.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Intermediate Excel skills for reporting and processing data.
• Strong cross-functional coordination with a team mindset and an ability to work independently.
• Detailed with exceptional follow-up timeline management and a proactive mindset.
• Experience working in cloud-based tools such as share-point and D365
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience references upon request.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience in apparel or accessories with basic knowledge of knit materials.
• Supply chain or production background.
• Knowledgeable or interested in geopolitical regulations in reference to global manufacturing.

Education & Experience:

A bachelors degree in a related field of study OR a combination of education & experience will be considered.

Relevant Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Observe/Identify: The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Hearing: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers customers and vendors.
• Operate: Write type and use the telephone copier and computer systems.
• Stationary position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50- 75% of the time.
• Mobility: Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery attend meetings etc.
• Communicate: Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Move/Transport: Ability to occasionally move boxes weighing up to 25 lbs. across office for various needs with or without accommodations
• Exposed: Standard climate-controlled office setting
• Occasional exposure to open air warehouse setting