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Manager, Sourcing (Wovens)

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United States , Hingham, Massachusetts

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85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The Manager of Sourcing is responsible for managing the development and sourcing of all Haven Well Within Wovens product from design inception through order placement, as well as managing all corresponding milestones and on time deliverables.

Job Responsibility:

  • Ensure alignment and understanding of design, merchant, production, quality, and cost objectives/goals and balance sourcing allocation accordingly
  • Think analytically and plan strategically to the needs of the business - Actively participate in the development of the strategic sourcing plan, providing input and perspective on Agent and Factory capabilities
  • Manage product development samples with a focus on design intent, quality standards, technical standards, craftsmanship execution, and on time deliverables
  • Manage and order raw materials to ensure they are in process for timely delivery and pass testing requirements at all stages of the product life cycle
  • Follow Floor Set Tracking Report and Agent Shipping reports to monitor late shipments and deliveries
  • Responsible for achieving seasonal IMU targets
  • Negotiate seasonal programs using a technical and fact-based quantifiable method to define cost increases and/or decreases across all known factors
  • Conduct seasonal analysis of current and prior years comp cost breakdowns, and ability to present and discuss findings
  • Define cost competitive alternatives during development, through commercialization, and any lifecycles stages where needed
  • Maintain detailed product cost sheets that will support the ongoing visibility to seasonal buy, FOB, ELC, Retail costs, IMU status, Brand Moment date, delivery date, and all pertinent factors on the cost sheet
  • Create time-action calendar based on corresponding product, raw material, and manufacturing lead-time requirements
  • Become subject matter expert in development of global lead-times and use knowledge to challenge Agents / Factories with the objective of working to reduce lead times where possible and/or where not reasonable lead time requested
  • Work with Agents and Product Integrity team to ensure all products are tested in compliance with all applicable U.S. laws and Regulatory Compliance and KWG Product Safety and Testing Protocols, on a timely basis

Requirements:

  • College degree or equivalent
  • 5-7 years of directly related experience
  • Previous experience with Wovens
  • Strong organizational, operational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • High-level proficiency with MS Office Professional applications (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to multi-task with conflicting priorities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • comfortable and effective in dealing with conflict
  • Proven ability to manage and develop teams
What we offer:
  • Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
  • Support for individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
  • A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Time off – paid time off & holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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