Sourcing Assistant

Tommy John is a comfort-focused lifestyle brand committed to solving the problem people have with their clothing. Most well-known for reimagining the fabric, fit, and function of underwear and undershirts, Tommy John has spent the past decade making the online and in-store shopping experience more comfortable. We are constantly on a mission to add smart, innovative and fun-loving team members, and are looking for a Sourcing Assistant to come join our New York based headquarters. Our HQ Office is located in Lower Manhattan and the team is on-site 4 days per week.
Position Overview
Tommy John is seeking a versatile, self-driven, Sourcing Assistant to support production from initial bookings & PO placement until final x-factory. This position is administrative/entry level and reports to the Pre-Production & Production Manager. The Assistant will support the Production team to issue seasonal purchase orders and Track WIP from PO issuance to x-factory.
Primary Responsibilities

• Create & Issue Purchase Orders; seasonal, chase, off cadence, and ISO
• Update purchase order, system revisions (NetSuite)
• Maintain daily communication with internal & external partners to troubleshoot data issues
• Review production WIP report against all production schedules & shipment tracking, updating shipment status when necessary
• Manage and report weekly PSR (Production Status Report)
• Assist Manager with liability analysis 
• Pull PO's for business analysis to influence sourcing strategies
• Review and approve all production related invoices such as surcharges, garment testing, etc. 
• Assist in requesting bulk garment testing and uploading reports into Centric

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience 

•  Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Production/Design, Merchandising, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a product development capacity at a fashion/retail company
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in PLM and Centric systems a plus 
• Understanding of the product development life cycle, calendar, and cross functional goals
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a growing and transforming environment with both speed and accuracy 
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task work to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to proactively identify issues, provide options & creative solutions, and work collaboratively to resolve issues
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Demonstrated alignment with TJ core values: Humble, Adaptable, Mindful, GSD 2.0, and Curious
• Ability to be on-site in our HQ Office in Lower Manhattan 4 days per week 

Some awesome reasons to join us at Tommy John:

• Our Team Culture of Collaboration and Community; Happy Office, Culture and DEI Events, Fun Snacks and Happy Hours
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more with employee only coverage paid 100% by Tommy John 
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment 
• Tommy John Employee Discount
• Learning Opportunities

Salary Range: $62,400 to $65,000 annually

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