What's the Short Version?
The Global Sourcing Intern, Product Development is responsible for supporting the Global Sourcing team on a temporary basis over a multi-week program, typically 8-12 weeks depending on student schedule and department support needed. We provide training, guidance and support as well as the opportunity to experience the retail and e-Commerce industry from the inside and gain valuable work experience.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Conduct a variety of general administrative & development tasks for a Product Development team.
- Monitor tracking charts and production status reports.
- Help maintain the fabric swatch library and sample racks.
- Support Product Quality efforts.
- Assist in the preparation of samples for development presentations, management meetings, etc.
- May perform data entry activities, database management operations and file maintenance.
- May perform or support special Sustainability or Legal projects.
- Research competitor offerings and compile documentation by building spreadsheets or power point decks.
- Participate in intern cohort activities including: professional development workshops, warehouse tours, and meetings with leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
What Are We Looking For?
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Design, Merchandising, or related field.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills
- Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
- Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
- Administrative skills which must include excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Responsive to staff needs, including professionalism, respect and consideration of others
What's Our Offer?
Pay: You`ll earn $21.50 on an hourly basis.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked.
What Should You Expect?
Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions. Quarterly travel may be required.
SanMar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SanMar and has not been reviewed or approved by SanMar.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability, alongside an EAP and digital mental‑health and chronic‑condition tools. Benefits are often characterized as solid for the company's size, supporting positive views of total rewards.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match and per‑pay‑period vesting is repeatedly highlighted, reinforcing retirement support as a core element of the package. This straightforward match is framed as competitive within the company’s industry context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off with holiday schedules and a dedicated family day are emphasized, alongside documented paid parental leave. Role‑specific postings also indicate PTO accrual that begins early and grows with tenure.
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What We Do
SanMar’s success and growth can be attributed to one thing - outstanding employees who provide superior services and products to our customers. We promote a culture that recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Recognizing that happy and relaxed employees make better ambassadors for SanMar, we encourage initiative and participation by creating a casual environment that taps full employee potential. Family owned since 1971, SanMar is an award-winning supplier of over 20 retail and private brands of imprintable apparel and accessories, including Port Authority, America’s No. 1 preferred private label. SanMar is the exclusive distributor of Nike Golf, Eddie Bauer®, OGIO® and New Era®. SanMar is based outside Seattle, WA, with eight national distribution centers. We invest in your future with life-enhancing opportunities and benefits including: • Competitive pay and bonuses • Competitive benefits • Company paid time off (PTO) • Life insurance • 401(k) plan with matching fund • Flexible spending program • Anniversary awards • Discounts on brand name clothing • Diverse and laid-back atmosphere • One floating family holiday every year • Monthly employee events • Charitable giving of your choice • Flexible schedules We’re growing and encourage you to find out what over 4,000 employees call the “The SanMar Difference.” SanMar is currently accepting resumes for those who have the necessary skills. SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
