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Sourcing Intern - Summer 2017
Catherines
Bensalem, PA, United States
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External Job Description
The Sourcing Intern will gain experience in the world of Global Sourcing within a vertical retailer’s cross-functional, collaborative environment. This position will focus on researching and keeping abreast of global retail sourcing trends, negotiations and various other aspects of vendor relations, and market analysis. The intern will also have the opportunity to work on team projects with key members of management, offering their fresh perspective and innovative ideas.
Responsibilities Include:
• Increase knowledge of Global Sourcing strategies and activities to meet specific internal business unit requirements through assigned activities and projects
• Communicate daily with domestic vendors and international partners to gain insight into factors including price negotiations and production processes
• Use analysis tools and applications to support Cost Reduction by assessing measures such as vendor performance, average IMU, average cost, and average retail
• Assist in garment and fabric development tracking by creating material codes and logging samples in the PLM system, as well as attend fittings to better understand the processes
• Explore other areas encompassing Ascena Global Sourcing involving Product Integrity, Operations, and Finance
Requirements
• Current or recent enrollment in an undergraduate degree program; Fashion, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field a plus
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Organized and flexible
• Highly motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently in a fast-paced retail environment
• Prior retail experience preferred but not required