Global Sourcing Specialist

Company Description

Who We Are:

At RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited, we live and breathe fashion and customer experience every day. We believe that fashion is about more than just style — it's about empowering our customers with the confidence to shine when it matters most.

Whether through bold ideas at the design table or seamless experiences in our stores and digital channels, our goal is to create unforgettable moments. With a strong portfolio of brands and a passionate, creative team, we constantly reimagine what’s possible in fashion retail.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

As the Global Sourcing Specialist, your role will facilitate and coordinate the production of our garments with our Vendors. In other words, our buyers and designers will tell you what they need, but without your sourcing skills, fabric knowledge and amazing follow up skills, those designs will never make it to our stores! This role reports to the Global Sourcing Manager.

What You Do:

Fabric

• Partners with Design on initial development to execute development packages with suppliers.
• Carries out raw material development to meet price, aesthetic, and quality needs in conjunction with Fabric Specialist.
• Allocates samples and source raw materials from appropriate vendors/factories/mills and determine raw material similarities in attempt to find economies of scale.

Product Development

• Partners with Design and Buying to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with the agent/vendor/factory.
• Obtains, reviews and assesses new cost quotes, analyze history and escalates costing challenges to supervisor for costing options/negotiations.
• Selects appropriate factories and mills.
• Works on alternative solutions so garments meet cost and quality requirements from initial through final costing and reviews options with Director.

Production

• Ensures T&A calendar is being met and escalates to supervisor as needed (PLM deadline, PO issuance, patterns and artwork send dates, etc.).
• Reviews outstanding issues on Production Status, takes action accordingly and escalates to Supervisor as needed.
• Works with Buying on garment costs, buys, production planning, liabilities and deliveries.

Qualifications

Who You Are :

• College Degree 
• 5 years + related experience in fashion retail or fashion wholesale
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Detail oriented, solid knowledge of excel and able to multitask
• Bilingual

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-being first: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible time off: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive discounts: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral rewards: Refer friends and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team.
• Growth opportunities: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

If this inspires you…let’s talk. Send us your resume today! 

By the way, did you know that RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners? Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon, with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference. 

There are many ways to wear a career at RCL! #ReadytoRCL 

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience. 

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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