What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Associate Sourcing Specialist position at Qurate Retail Group?
The Opportunity
Is Apparel Sourcing your passion? Are you looking for a place you can grow and learn the skills to establish a well-rounded Sourcing foundation while also working in an amazing team environment? QVC, the world's leading eCommerce retailer, owned by Qurate Retail Group is designing and developing for our apparel brands, which includes private label and collaborations.
We are working remotely today but anticipate going back into the office one day per week in the near future. Our headquarters are located in West Chester, PA.
Our Team
Our team requires a committed team player with product knowledge and sourcing skills (manufacturing from initial concept to FC); Support in the oversite of the day-to-day activities of the Assistant and to liaise with the Specialist to support the Global Sourcing organization. Through daily e-mail communication with our offices, agents, and direct suppliers, build strong relationships with our sourcing partners to ensure proper implementation of QRG's standards and procedures, adherence to calendar milestones. Ability to provide a proactive stance and anticipate issues that could impact the business along with suggested solutions.
Partner with multiple cross functional teams/departments from Design, Technical Design, CAD, Buying and Supply Chain to name a few.
Your Impact
- Support the Specialist in calendar adherence from all aspects: milestone adherence, flow of work and identifying opportunities for efficiency/reduced lead times.
- Product Development Knowledge ranging from: Fabric development/understanding to production quality assurance.
- Vendor & Factory Management: Understanding allocation strategy, PLM system management and email correspondence efficiencies. Managing and maintaining Production WIP accuracy.
- Sample Development/Costing: reviewing samples and understand where to challenge costing. Supporting in the collaboration with cross functional teams to review samples while.
- Data management within our Flex PLM system and external reports upkeep.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Product Design preferred)
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in apparel merchandising and product creation
- Have strong product knowledge
- Express strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to comprehend and apply complex information
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Critical thinking skills and knowledge:
- Ability to make decisions to achieve desired results
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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Salary : $1 - $1,000,000