What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Assistant position at Children's Apparel Network?
Company Description Children’s Apparel Network is a premier resource for a broad range of children’s clothing, including private label, character licenses, and national brands. The company is multi-faceted and continuously evolving, with a strong focus on quality, fashion, and reliability for customers and partners. Children’s Apparel Network serves accounts of all sizes, from small independent shops to major national retailers. Its customer base includes department stores, mid-tier and mass merchants, club and off-price outlets, value chains, and dollar stores, offering diverse opportunities to work with multiple retail channels.
Role Description The Sourcing Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role supports the sourcing team by identifying and evaluating suppliers, assisting with procurement activities, and maintaining accurate records of purchase orders and vendor information. The Sourcing Assistant will coordinate sample requests, track timelines, and ensure that product specifications, quality standards, and cost targets are met. Daily responsibilities include conducting market and supplier research, preparing reports and analyses, and collaborating with internal teams such as design, production, and merchandising. The role also involves frequent communication with vendors, resolving issues related to delivery and quality, and helping optimize sourcing processes to support company growth.
Qualifications
Role Description The Sourcing Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role supports the sourcing team by identifying and evaluating suppliers, assisting with procurement activities, and maintaining accurate records of purchase orders and vendor information. The Sourcing Assistant will coordinate sample requests, track timelines, and ensure that product specifications, quality standards, and cost targets are met. Daily responsibilities include conducting market and supplier research, preparing reports and analyses, and collaborating with internal teams such as design, production, and merchandising. The role also involves frequent communication with vendors, resolving issues related to delivery and quality, and helping optimize sourcing processes to support company growth.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and the ability to interpret data and cost comparisons to support sourcing decisions.
- Candidates should possess clear and professional Communication skills to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams.
- Candidates should possess solid Organization Skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and documentation simultaneously.
- Candidates should possess basic Procurement knowledge, including purchase order creation, vendor management, and cost tracking.
- Candidates should possess Research skills to identify new suppliers, assess market trends, and gather information on materials and pricing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and familiarity with ERP or sourcing systems is beneficial.
- Experience in apparel, retail, or supply chain environments is preferred but not required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.