Sourcing Assistant at LT APPAREL

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Sourcing, Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Email Communication, Report Generation, Fabric Organization, Administrative Tasks, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Communication, Time Management

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Description Reporting to the Senior Sourcing Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting our team by handling administrative tasks related to strategic sourcing and production planning, price negotiation, cost analysis and production activities to ensure on-time delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Research and Sourcing Support: Conduct research on suppliers, industry trends, and relevant topics. Support Senior Manager in negotiating with agents and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery. Assist in identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their offerings. Execute the strategic sourcing plan by providing projections to suppliers and agents and block booking fabric and sewing capacity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for sourcing decision Email Communication: Manage daily email correspondence, including drafting, responding, and organizing messages. Prioritize and flag important emails for team members. Monitor and analyze overseas production Collaborate with offices/factories through all phases of production starting with design concept through final product delivery based on the calendar objectives. Report Generation: Pull and compile reports from databases or software tools. Create clear and concise presentations using tools like Microsoft PowerPoint. Responsible for initial margin reporting and work to track margin from sourcing/production perspective. Fabric Organization: Assist in organizing fabric samples, ensuring easy access for team members. Maintain accurate records of fabric inventory. General Administrative Tasks: Handle routine administrative duties, such as filing, photocopying, and scheduling. Coordinate meetings, book conference rooms, and manage calendars for supplier meetings. Required: Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience. 3 years’ experience working in an office setting. Preferably in a fashion/textiles environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity/Experience with Smartsheet a plus. Competencies and Behaviors Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and time management abilities. The current in-office schedule is three (3) days per week, which will transition to four (4) days per week effective January 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Sourcing Assistant will support the Senior Sourcing Manager by handling administrative tasks related to strategic sourcing and production planning. Responsibilities include conducting research on suppliers, managing email correspondence, generating reports, and organizing fabric samples.