Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

The Sourcing Assistant provides sourcing and operational support on all aspects of the Product Life Cycle from development to delivery. Reporting to a Manager/Director of Sourcing, this role will be responsible for supporting Sourcing team to deliver product that is in line with the brand aesthetic, quality and value that meets the Merchant objectives. The expectation is to prepare the incumbent for promote-ability as future bench strength for the Associate Sourcing Manager position.
The base pay range for this role is $26.00 - $33.00. The hourly rate listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Essential Functions:

Supports operational functions within designated product categories by assisting the Sourcing team in the development of product from initial design concept to placement to production to shipment of an item.
Supports purchase order creation by providing relevant data to merchants for PO issuance and ensures accuracy before sending completed PO to vendor.
Supports Manager / Direction with product costing and learns components of cost breakdowns.
Develops a critical eye for product, raw materials and finishes. Receives, organizes, and assesses samples for aesthetic and overall quality.
Monitors milestone calendars to ensure that deadlines are met, issues are flagged, and updates to the team are timely.
Communicates with vendors and agents to ensure shipments are delivered on time with oversight from Manager / Director
Keeps product knowledge current by shopping the competition, Ross/dd's stores, and the market. Demonstrates understanding of price value relationship.
Establishes relationships with all internal and external business partners.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong retail math skills.
Highly effective written and verbal communication.
Strong analytical and PC skills, with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications.