Sourcing coordinator - headwear

Job Description

Job Title

Sourcing Coordinator - Headwear


Location

Milton Keynes


Reporting to

Sourcing Manager


Job Description

The role of the Sourcing Coordinator is to execute the EMEA sourcing strategy for both New Era Cap and `47 Brand and to successfully develop product to meet brief, margin and quality standard working specifically on the headwear category.


Responsibilities

1. Request proto and development samples from designated suppliers following regional allocation plan.
2. Effectively communicate and collaborate with key stake holders and suppliers to ensure brief parameters are followed.
3. Follow up on queries with the Design and Product team to meet product requirements, suggesting alternatives for product integrity and/or cost restraints.
4. Monitor and meet key milestones for projects following go to market calendars.
5. Request and analyse cost sheets to negotiate final pricing to meet/exceed target product margin.
6. Manage trim developments with designated suppliers.
7. Add and update trim information in PLM system.
8. Place and manage purchase orders for salesman samples and track progress through to delivery.
9. Organise bulk fabric planning and liaise with global planning team.