Product Development Coordinator

Brand Overview:

ascena is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women through our brands Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant and Cacique. We operate ecommerce websites and over 1200 stores throughout the United States.Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Sourcing Coordinator, Knit Tops to join our team located at our Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036.Position Overview:

The Sourcing Coordinator provides administrative and other ad hoc support to the Sourcing group. The primary function of this role is to assist with the purchase order process, from the point of issuance through final revisions, and to assist with the management of sample tracking.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Bamboo Rose system
• Request samples Line Review Samples & update agent allocation
• Responsible for all PO requests and revisions
• Assist with request and tracking of all samples
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of certain seasonal re-cap charts, lab dip charts and other ad hoc requests
• Maintain departmental files within the Sourcing systems
• Work collaboratively with Merchandising and Merchandise Planning to gain alignment on information needed to create POs and on revisions to POs
• Communicate with Far East Sourcing partners and other functions
• Assist with departmental projects on an as needed basis

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced, team oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Passion for our client and our brand
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Team Oriented
• Previous production experience preferred but not required

The target hourly rate for this role is: $25.44 – $26.44. Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.

Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

ANN INC (Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey)