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TEXTILES SOURCING COORDINATOR

Location: Sausalito, CA

About the Role:

Join the Serena & Lily team as a Textiles Sourcing Coordinator! In this key role, you will support our sourcing team with daily activities, working alongside both external vendors and internal teams to ensure we develop and execute high-quality products efficiently. Your focus will be on vendor management, adhering to seasonal development calendars, and collaborating across functions to meet project deadlines.

Your Profile:

• A proactive self-starter who anticipates needs and takes initiative.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
• Resourceful problem solver who focuses on solutions rather than obstacles.
• Agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Confident communicator who connects effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and follow-through.
• Driven by urgency and quality—not settling for "good enough."
• Willing to seek clarification and support when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain organization across multiple projects while remaining flexible to shifting priorities.
• Facilitate daily communication with agents, vendors, and internal teams.
• Manage timelines and meet deadlines collaboratively.
• Track and investigate damage and defective returns, liaising with vendors to secure corrective action plans.
• Assist with cost management and tracking, including savings and chargebacks.
• Oversee sample management including TOPs and wear testing.
• Collaborate with the logistics team on product classification.
• Collect, review, and archive all product information diligently.
• Maintain certification files for products (e.g., Oeko-Tex).
• Partner with the QA team to resolve any arising issues.
• Develop a strong understanding of design intent and aesthetic needs.
• Streamline sourcing procedures to enhance efficiency.

Systems & Administrative Support:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• System-savvy: manage supplier information, including cost sheets and vendor setups, and maintain internal systems.
• Handle vendor record maintenance and follow up on operations manuals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in sourcing or related retail roles.
• Strong capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated agility in problem-solving and managing multiple priorities.

• Hybrid work environment: 3 days in the office required, with flexibility as needed.

Compensation:

• The anticipated starting base pay for this role is between $75,000 and $86,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and skills.
• Employees (and their families) have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Enrollment in the company's 401k plan is also available. Full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of paid time off (PTO) during the first year, along with seven paid holidays annually.