Associate Sourcing Specialist

Associate Sourcing Specialist

Our Sourcing team oversees the development and bulk production of product from initial design through final delivery. By sourcing the highest quality raw materials, communicating with vendors daily, and managing execution and follow-up for a specific product category in one of our brands, our Sourcing team ensures the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods. The Associate Sourcing Specialist works closely with Graphic Tech Design, Merchandising, Apparel Design, and Merchandise Planning to manage product strategy and hit business goals.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Maintaining and developing vendor relationships to ensure key partnerships for future growth.
• Providing direct communication and support to vendors daily.
• Working closely with production managers to monitor schedule and delivery.
• Evaluating weekly Work in Progress (WIP) report to troubleshoot production issues and assist merchant team in identifying issues.
• Maintaining production on order tools.
• Working with Production Coordinator to execute systems work for purchase order creation, costing, and maintenance.
• Following up on all samples and communicating comments to overseas vendors and factories.
• Managing raw material submits and testing.
• Collaborating on fabric development to identify sourcing strategy and needs.

What Do You Need To Bring?

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company's culture and values, but most importantly with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward :