Coordinator, Product Development & Sourcing (Accessories)

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.

Executes the day-to-day tasks necessary to assist with the execution of data entry to support the manager in the sourcing related and manufacturing monitoring functions.  Works closely with internal cross-functional teams in Product Development, Merchandising and Inventory Management as well as with overseas offices, agents, and vendors. Collaborates to help ensure execution of on time seasonal order entry for Apparel and Accessories areas to ensure on time order commitment and follow up.

• Works closely with Sourcing Manager to ensure PLM system details are maintained and accurate. Oversees BOM and quote creation at the time of development. Administers PLM maintenance from allocation through order commitment.
• Supports the Sourcing Manager in the creation of the seasonal early buy chart and help communicate variances that occur with key stakeholders.
• Adheres to PLM milestone deadline dates from development though commitment/ final investment.
• Assists in communicating bulk quantities for each seasonal delivery to agents.
• Manages Purchase Order Changes and communicate those changes both internally (Planning and System Administration) and externally (Agent/Suppliers)
• Liaises with cross functional team members in Planning to confirm trigger program changes and communicate those details to the external suppliers and System Administration.
• Processes delivery extensions and shortages with Agents, Planners, and Administration team after discussion with manager
• Organizes reorders/chase product inquiries with external partners with guidance from manager.

• Effectively communicate in written and verbal form
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize workload
• Work as a member of a team
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, PLM  
• Detail oriented and highly organized to be able to work on multiple projects at once
• Sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks
• Flexibility
• Strong desire to learn

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light lifting may be required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years’ experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.  J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws.  If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email Talent.Acquisition@jjill.com