Hiring: Sourcing Assistant Company: Swimwear Anywhere Inc. Location: Farmingdale, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:13:54 Target Skills & Keywords : CAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Product Lifecycle Management About the job Experience: •1-3 years of experience in fabric sourcing, textiles, apparel, product development, or a related field. •3 years of experience in fabric sourcing, textiles, apparel, product development, or a related field. Required Skills: •The Assistant Sourcing Manager will work closely with the Fabric and Trim Sourcing Manager, Product Development, Design, Color, Production, and overseas vendors to support the sourcing and development of fabrics that meet product requirements for quality, performance, aesthetics, availability, and cost. •This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in building their knowledge and career in fabric sourcing and the apparel industry. •Actively facilitate and support Fabric and Trim Sourcing Manager in managing assigned sourcing and development activities from initial sourcing through approval. •Maintain and monitor seasonal fabric and trim sourcing calendars, timelines, milestones, and key deadlines. •Track assigned fabrics and trims, sourcing activities, submissions, approvals, and outstanding items to ensure projects remain on schedule. •Maintain accurate and up-to-date fabric and trim information, sourcing status, and documentation in spreadsheets, and applicable systems. •Assist with maintaining and developing seasonal fabric libraries, sourcing resources, and reference materials. •Interface directly with print and cad department to facilitate sending solids and prints to appropriate mills for development. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textiles, Merchandising, or a related field preferred. •Strong knowledge and interest in fabrics, textiles, swimwear, and the apparel industry. •In-depth knowledge of fabric types, construction, finishes, performance, quality, and costing. •Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. •Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects, vendors, priorities, and deadlines. •Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, mills, and overseas partners. •Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach. •Demonstrated capacity to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!