Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Speclialist

Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, Garage and Dynamite. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 4,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.

Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Summary:

The Sourcing team is looking for a Sourcing Specialist that will help with the applicable aspects of the production process. You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

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;
• Bilingual, excellent written English.

Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs, you will be at the forefront of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people.

You and your family can enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a very flexible vacation program.

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.