- Address
- 501 Fashion Ave, New York, NY 10018 View map
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $76,300–103,100/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.
The Sourcing Associate supports category management across product development, sourcing, and production phases in alignment with supply chain and business strategies. This role encompasses calendar management, cost analysis, vendor coordination, sample tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to meet organizational metrics and delivery timelines.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain adherence to sourcing calendars, problem-solving and escalating delays to management
- Support manager with projects for management business reviews and meetings
- Collaborate with category managers and offshore offices to ensure deliverables and system updates
- Create and analyze cost charts for new developments, negotiating with vendors to meet AUC targets
- Develop and maintain tracking reports for research and development initiatives
- Monitor seasonal status of samples and propose mitigation plans throughout all development stages
- Participate in proto and SMS reviews and line finalization meetings
- Conduct daily follow-up communications with cross-functional and offshore teams
- Identify new sourcing opportunities in collaboration with Sourcing Manager and Design
- Manage supply team projects including seasonal audits and sample tracking
- Maintain accurate systems data via Entefy and PLM for product allocation, costing, proto tracking, testing, and risk assessment
- Resolve development and production issues with hub teams and vendors
- Receive, distribute, and track submits (samples, trim cards) as needed
- Coordinate parcel shipping as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Advanced analytical skills with understanding of supply goals and metrics
- Strong judgment and root-cause analysis capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation abilities
- Detail-oriented with resourcefulness and strong follow-up discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables
- Experience with PDM/PLM/Centric/Entefy systems is preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in product development, sourcing, manufacturing, or related supply chain functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 76,300 to USD 103,100 per annum.
Benefits
Market-competitive base salary; diverse and robust health and insurance benefits; above-market 401(k) contribution; career growth opportunities.
Culture
Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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