Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

FIGS is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to handle the day to day communication with suppliers and ensure all production is completed correctly and on time. This role reports directly to the Sr. Sourcing Manager and manages the Production Coordinator.

What You'll Do:

• Manages production schedules from PP to Finished Goods XF ensuring on time delivery.
• Receive and review weekly WIP reports to ensure production schedule is on time.
• Manages PO tracker which is used cross functionally with planning, merchandising, logistics and operations.
• Partners with the Development team on product costing and negotiate bulk costing to meet overall company IMU targets.
• Pre-cost and present margin challenges to Merch/Design per season.
• Manage all aspects of injection scrubs program and outerwear including material planning, long lead time and short lead time calendars, development and BOM coordination.
• Manage and review all confirmed costs and deliveries through WIP, ensuring buy plan, PLM and internal cost sheets reflect correct costs and delivery dates for vendors and cross functional departments.
• Work closely with the Development team to ensure fabrics/trims are approved for production and chase into pending lab dips/strike offs/knit downs to ensure on time production delivery.
• Works closely with the Technical Design team to prioritize fit approvals without delaying production cut dates and attend all production fittings.
• Document all chargebacks for Sr. Director of Global Sourcing and Production to review.
• Review all bulk submits received against development submits.
• Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems.
• Obtain and negotiate time and action calendar information from all vendors and communicate the information to Planning, Merchandising and Operations.
• Ensures that all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner, working closely and addressing any issues or questions that may arise among Design, Tech and the supplier.
• Maintain accurate reporting of all outstanding issues.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years experience in Production/Sourcing
• Knowledge of garment construction, fit, and finishing
• Knowledge of garment costing and cost negotiation skills
• Outstanding comfort with defining, tracking, and acting upon production metrics through the entire product production process
• PLM experience with full functionality of product life cycle
• Experience creating and updating cost sheets and BOMs
• Knowledge of Production testing protocols, product integrity, production cycle timeline, and vendor management best practices
• Ability to develop & implement strategies according to plans, monitor progress, and pivot to achieve production objectives.
• Ability to negotiate skillfully and problem solve in tough situations.
• Experience creating and maintaining a positive environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

FIGS Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range

• At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's base salary range is between $75,000 and $90,000. Actual base salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Equity: FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Other compensation and benefits offered include:
• Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
• Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
• Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
• Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
• FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
• Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
• Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…

Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service

A little bit about us…

FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry's category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.

Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.