Sourcing Coordinator - Apparel

It could be that you are the only one you know who loves keeping track of every detail like you do. It's not a hobby, it's a habit. You remember the moment you discovered how Excel could change your life. You crave organization and thrive on the grateful smiles and sighs from teammates when you tell them "Don't worry, everything is on time. I've got this!".
It's within your reach, this elusive calling that combines passion and purpose. Sound familiar? Read on...
IMPORTANT DETAILS

• We ask carefully-chosen questions meant to give you the chance to share more about yourself than a resume reveals
• Our compensation strategy combines robust market data (for companies our size) with an innovative bonus program
• Your experience must include working directly on apparel products
• Everyone who applies will get a response. We know that's not the norm. We set a high bar
• This role is based in Boston and you will be working on-site two days each week

YOUR OBJECTIVE: You support the Sourcing, Product, and Planning teams by maintaining all seasonal vendor pricing and other critical cost/margin components within LIG systems to ensure that all offerings meet the company's target margin requirements. You participate in developing the product line from concept through production by collaborating with the product managers and designers to achieve seasonal initiatives. You support multiple product categories and assist in other areas as needed.
YOUR JOB
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• You assist with the creation and publishing of the Vendor Scorecard
• You set up and maintain accurate seasonal HTS/duty codes and freight tables within Centric PLM system
• You may travel (~-5-10%) to US or overseas production sites
• You create and maintain complete and accurate seasonal lead-time chart
• You request, track, and file all product COCs each season
• You create seasonal margin analysis reports and work with the Product team to identify and resolve low-margin style issues
• You collect, verify, and maintain accurate vendor pricing, MOQ, and lead time details within Centric PLM system
• You assist with other Sourcing-related projects as needed

Requirements
Your Experience and Qualifications

• You are comfortable and successful working a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office)
• You are skilled at using Microsoft Office applications and are especially proficient within Excel using Pivot Tables, VLookups, and other spreadsheet functionality
• You write and speak clearly, simply, and succinctly
• You have relevant education and experience gained working for or with Sourcing, Product, Production, or Planning teams
• You have experience with and are comfortable communicating with external domestic and global partners
• You have been successful working both independently and as part of a team of dynamic creative professionals

Your Personal Attributes

• You enjoy working with numbers, spreadsheets, and calculations
• You are skilled and comfortable working independently and as part of a team of dynamic creative professionals
• You are known for having a positive impact on those around you
• You are comfortable maintaining large amounts of data accurately within computer systems
• You give and receive feedback thoughtfully and constructively
• You know and understand the impact of our mission and the Life is Good Superpowers
• You possess a sense of urgency, teamwork skills, are a problem solver, and have a desire to learn

YOU'LL KNOW YOU'RE SUCCESSFUL WHEN

• You meet your annual goals and help others meet their goals
• You are a cultural leader for Life is Good

Benefits
We are located in the innovative and thriving Fort Point neighborhood. Our community is full of green space, outstanding food, and entertainment options. We offer top quality Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Transit or Parking Reimbursement Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a match, Paid Time off, 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time. And we have dogs. You’ll be involved in growing our social mission through the Playmaker Project.
Life is Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender orientation or expression, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law.