SOURCING ASSOCIATE

Job Type: Full-time Description Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children’s wear apparel and accessories industry. Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution. Overview: The Sourcing Associate will work closely with Sourcing & Production Manager on order placement, and work closely with Sales and overseas management in tracking and updating all information regarding order allocations. Key Accountabilities: Assist Sourcing Manager and/or Director with daily emails and sourcing inquiries Work with design and design operations for tech packs, design changes and production packages Work closely with the Demand Planning team to ensure that all buys are entered in the buy plan and updated accurately and timely each season Responsible for sending and following up with overseas teams on PO adjustments, stock orders and special orders, placement and status (i.e. moving labels, reorders, and daily inquiries) Follow up and communicate with the sales team and overseas offices regarding status of ad samples Gather information to support analysis and disposition of quality issues Create price charts by brand for each seasonal buy and late adds as needed Create template for seasonal pricing recaps by brand Review weekly and prep monthly for approval status reviews Monitor D/F and D/A entry Special projects as assigned