Job Description Details
The Opportunity
The Fabric Sourcing Interns responsibility is to work side by side with the Fabric Sourcing team members to focus and align the Global Sourcing organization to meet the QVC & HSNs customer demands by offering the highest quality product at the best value possible.
Through daily e-mail communication with our offices, agents, direct suppliers, and cross functional team members, this position will cultivate strong relationships to ensure proper implementation of QxH procedures, adherence to T&As and proactive identification of issues that could impact the business.
Who We Are
QVC is the worlds leading video and ecommerce retailer, offering a curated collection of desirable brands to millions of customers around the globe each day through broadcast, Internet, and mobile sales platforms. We are looking for interns with passion for product to intern from January 11 through April 30.
This position will have additional learning opportunities within sourcing, design, merchandising, buying, supply chain, compliance, quality assurance and distribution as well as leadership visibility across the organization through special projects.
You must be either a junior, senior, or graduate student at the time of the internship. We do not accept recent graduates into the internship program.
As of today, it is undetermined if the program will be in person or virtual. More details to come!
Your Impact
Track and update Fabric Status for all brands:
* Collaborate with cross-functional team members in Design, Sourcing and Buying on sourcing new fabrics and work directly with mills/suppliers on sample yardage fabric triggers.
* Track and Upload Internal Fabric Testing Reports, call out any issues to Fabric Team.
* Input and/or verify fabric details into the production tech pack and raw materials BOM to insure accuracy of raw material information in the tech pack.
* Partner with Global Sourcing team, vendors and suppliers on bulk quality issues and developing a go-forward resolution.
* Maintain and update division fabric library.
* Support Fabric Manager in facilitating communication and development of new brand trims including but not limited to label packages, metal trims hang tags.
* Partner with Fabric Sourcing Assistant in managing Sample Yardage information
* Monitor the material management/data integrity in Flex PLM system.
* Track and monitor Fabric with Claims that are in garment production
* Ensure cross-functional teams meet milestones as per the Time & Action Calendar.
Reporting and Analysis:
* Measure and track supplier performance metrics in terms of delivery, quality, execution and communication.
* Monitor and track fabric and raw material information in the WIP (Work-In-Progress) to insure on-time garment deliveries, bulk yardage booked to date.
* Identify opportunities for fabric quality consolidation across all brands and support Fabric Manager in creating fabric positioning strategy.
* Run PLM fabric analysis reports
What You Bring:
* Must be able to work 37.5 hours/week from June - August
* Enrolled at an accredited college or university (Must be a current student)
* Completed at least four (4) semesters of college from the following majors: Textiles, Merchandising, Business, or another related major
* Experience in Retail is strongly preferred
About QVC, Inc
QVC, Inc., exceeds the expectations of everyone we touch by delivering the joy of discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, in nine countries, QVC engages millions of shoppers in a journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry. Along the way, we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa. and founded in 1986, QVC has more than 17,000 employees and has retail operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, and through a joint venture in China. Worldwide, QVC engages shoppers on 14 broadcast networks reaching approximately 370 million homes, seven websites, and 220 social pages. Visit corporate.qvc.com to learn more.
QVC, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ : QRTEA, QRTEB), which includes QVC, HSN, zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, Qurate Retail Group), as well as other minority investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a third way to shop -- beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores -- and is 1 in video commerce,3 in ecommerce in North America and 3 in mobile commerce in the U.S. (according to Internet Retailer). For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
EEO
As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals pursuant to applicable law, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at CareersUS@QVC.com for assistance.
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Qurate Retail, Inc. is comprised of eight leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Zulily®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill®, Grandin Road®, and RyllaceTM (collectively, “Qurate Retail GroupSM”) – all dedicated to providing a Third Way to Shop®, beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Globally, Qurate Retail Group is #1 in video commerce, reaching approximately 380 million homes worldwide via 15 television networks and multiple ecommerce sites, social pages, mobile apps, print catalogs, and in-store destinations. In addition, Qurate Retail Group is among the top 10 ecommerce retailers in North America (according to Internet Retailer) and is a leader in mobile commerce and social commerce. Qurate Retail, Inc. also holds various minority interests and green energy investments.