Sourcing Specialist

Job summary

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for establishing and executing sourcing strategies, managing production timelines, and ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards. They also negotiate costs, source new fabrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery schedules.

Job details

Overview Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975. Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America. Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com. Job Summary: Reporting to the VP Sourcing, the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for applicable aspects of the production process and ensures cross-functional collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to ensure production calendar timelines are met and delivery schedules adhered to. Main Responsibilities: Responsible for establishing the business unit sourcing strategy along with VP support, and to adhere to it once established; Determine monthly capacity plans for the suppliers and respect them within reasonable variance; Monitor to ensures accurate timelines are created and adhered to by assigned suppliers (Time & Action); Ensures suppliers meet all requirements on quality and compliance standards; Ensures suppliers’ capability to produce merchandise for required delivery date; Analyzes cost breakdowns from suppliers and negotiates final price; Collaborates with cross-functional departments; Sources new fabrics and negotiates fabric costs; Reviews all tech packages and ensures accuracy of details; Communicates daily with suppliers overseas; Provides guidance to Import Coordinator. Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design or a related field and/or DEC in Fashion Marketing or Fashion Design; 7-10 years related, import and/or production experience (apparel industry); Extensive understanding of production cycle, of fabric and impact on design; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Be able to make tough decisions; Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency; Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions; Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration; Present information in an effective and concise manner; Be proactive and exceed expected results; Bilingual, excellent written English. At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you: A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses; A group retirement savings program with employer matching; Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs; An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite; Exclusive private sample sales; A flexible vacation policy; And more! GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. Our promise… No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity. Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview. #LI-NR1

What you’ll do

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for establishing and executing sourcing strategies, managing production timelines, and ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards. They also negotiate costs, source new fabrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery schedules.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or DEC in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, or Fashion. A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in apparel production or import is required, along with strong communication skills and an extensive understanding of the production cycle.

Benefits

• Performance-driven bonuses
• Group retirement savings program with employer matching
• Flexible group insurance
• Employee discount
• Exclusive private sample sales
• Flexible vacation policy

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sourcing strategy
• Production cycle management
• Capacity planning
• Time & action management
• Quality control
• Compliance standards
• Cost negotiation
• Fabric sourcing
• Tech package review
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Supply chain communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strategic decision making
• Project management
• Employment Equity
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Fashion Design
• Multilingualism
• Business Administration
• Capacity Planning
• Textiles
• Finance
• Sales
• Marketing
• Merchandising
• Microsoft Office
• Production Process
• Written English

Job areas

• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Sourcing Specialist
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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