Associate Sourcing Manager at Lands End Inc in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Job Description:

As an Associate Sourcing Manager, you would be responsible for partnering with the Global Sourcing Manager to coordinate the product management of programs including time and action calendars, cost and cost negotiations, and vendor communication.  Main priorities will include specific business category/line responsibility, program negotiation, and driving resolution to development and production related issues.

• Determine vendor and mill allocation strategy with your leader


• Negotiate and analyze costing based on corporate cost direction


• Serve as the main interface between the supply chain and Merchants / Planners and Design


• Assist with assessment and analyzing vendor capacities along with projections and secure allocation strategies with leader


• Identify product development needs and request fabric qualities


• Prepare and send accurate and complete product specifications to vendors


• Track and approve all pre-production samples while meeting production deadlines


• Maintain all product packaging and labeling in PLM system

Essential Skills

• Bachelor degree and prior experience in product development and technical design. Experience in home category a plus.


• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in similar role including product manager or sourcing.


• Strong negotiating skills required.


• Strong analytical skills as well as interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize and work independently


• Proven experience in developing long-term relationships and negotiating strategic agreements to ensure constant cost and quality improvements.


• Strong PC skills with working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access and Business Objects.


• Knowledge of home construction and production an asset.