8 Apparel Sourcing Jobs

Key Responsibilities: Buyer Communication & Order Management: Sampling & Product Development: Costing & Negotiation: Production Follow-up:** Vendor & Supplier Management:** Documentation & Compliance:** Market Trend Analysis: Health insurance Provident fund Annual bonus

Woven fabric experience. Should know SWN, PWN on WFX, Costing, TNA Monitoring, Lab Test Report reading. Liaison with QA,Tech for samples, Follow up bulk orders through TNA & communication with factories and buyers Required Candidate profile Minimum 5 years experience in sourcing & negotiation, preferably in a Buying / Liaison office with Good woven knowledge. High analytical skills.

Roles and Responsibilities Executes seasonal and short-term sourcing plans, utilizing knowledge of apparel sourcing to meet line financial, customer service, quality, aesthetic, safety and terms-of-engagement requirements. Must communicate capacity and price requirements to meet line margin and delivery requirements. Must be able to provide alternatives to merchandising/design teammates to meet commercial requirements at the most competitive cost. Identify and enable opportunities to leverage library of components, fits, and sources. Would be involved in product execution from sketch to delivery, including fabrication alternatives, garment engineering, sample management. Develops, manages and coaches a high-performing vendor team, ensuring current and future business needs are met. Go To Market Accountability: Responsible for accurately tracking adoption rates, delivery of proto/shoot/catalogue/PP samples to meet required targets. Is accountable for driving team to meet GTM deadlines. Uses communication and negotiation skills to influence Design and buying/Merchandising partners to achieve GTM milestones. Analyse and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure. Qualifications & Experience 4-7 years of proven work experience in Sourcing - Product Development. Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant category. Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement. Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships. Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing and interpreting data. Degree in garment textiles is good to have.

Hiring for Apparel Designer Experience : 6 to 8 Years Educational Qualification : Bachelors in Design Location : Kurla West Role & responsibilities Design the apparel collection & ranges based on business requirement. Build concepts and create exciting new design ideas for the apparel ranges. Research & study seasonal trends, colors, prints, materials and styling. Conduct markets and store visits to study consumer behavior and understand market trends. Analyze weekly and monthly sales sell through reports. Market Research + Cross competition analysis + Research (WGSN /Pintrest etc) Create designs sketches (CAD Generation) design illustrations, Create colorways and tech-packs. Create storyboards, concept coards, mood boards, trims boards. Liase with product development & sourcing team for all research & developments. Attend design & product meetings. Contribute well researched ideas for tradehsow & catalogues, including making presentations with ppts & illustrations. Maintain design material library. Give design presentations to internal & external partners. Liase with inter department functions w.r.t design work. Roles and responsibility is not limited to footwear design only but also extended to the design department. Highly efficient in Illustrator, Adobe and other design softwares. Interested candidates can send resumes on ramesh.samant@metrobrands.com

Lead Associate - Sourcing Category - Knits and Wovens Roles and Responsibilities Executes seasonal and short-term sourcing plans, utilizing knowledge of apparel sourcing to meet line financial, customer service, quality, aesthetic, safety and terms-of-engagement requirements. Must communicate capacity and price requirements to meet line margin and delivery requirements. Must be able to provide alternatives to merchandising/design teammates to meet commercial requirements at the most competitive cost. Identify and enable opportunities to leverage library of components, fits, and sources. Would be involved in product execution from sketch to delivery, including fabrication alternatives, garment engineering, sample management. Develops, manages and coaches a high-performing vendor team, ensuring current and future business needs are met. Go To Market Accountability: Responsible for accurately tracking adoption rates, delivery of proto/shoot/catalogue/PP samples to meet required targets. Is accountable for driving team to meet GTM deadlines. Uses communication and negotiation skills to influence Design and buying/Merchandising partners to achieve GTM milestones. Analyse and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure. Qualifications Experience 5-8 years of proven work experience in Sourcing - Product Development. Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant category. Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement. Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships. Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing and interpreting data. Degree in garment textiles is good to have.

Position Title: Data Analyst (This role is under Third-Party payroll) Location: Bangalore Reports to: Teamhead-Apparel Sourcing Key Objectives: Sourcing Operations involves system entries, software handling PAC / PID) Responsible for data analysis across all factories, against the FC received from development, production, GTM team PAC / PID training and download to vendors along with training module creation. Delivery over file maintenance Photo shoots follow ups & coordination with WH Fluent in SAP software Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies Required: Planning and scheduling work Thinking clearly and analytically Identifying and problem-solving approach Team player Number Orientation Task Prioritization

Key Responsibilities: 1. Seasonal Planning and Strategy: Develop seasonal sourcing plans in alignment with design, sales, and business targets. Collaborate with supplier and sales teams to analyze past trends and forecast demand for each category. Ensure timely availability of new collections based on trends and customer preferences 2. Design Coordination Work with designers, Vendors to translate ideas into commercially viable products. Ensure designs meet quality standards, cost parameters, and delivery timelines. 3. Sales Projections and Monitoring: Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and sales data to forecast demand accurately. Prepare sales projections for each category and adjust sourcing strategies as required. Monitor category-wise sales performance to identify areas of improvement. 4. Vendor Management: Identify, onboard, and manage vendors to ensure high-quality production and timely deliveries. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times with vendors while maintaining cost-efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors for long-term collaboration. 5. Vendor Development: Develop new vendor partnerships to expand sourcing options and reduce dependency on existing suppliers. Ensure vendors adhere to ethical practices, compliance standards, and quality norms. Conduct vendor audits and evaluations to ensure continuous improvement. 6. Product Development and Costing : Oversee sampling and approvals for all categories. Ensure product costs are competitive and within planned budgets without compromising on quality. 7. Production and Quality Assurance: Monitor production schedules and ensure timely handover to the supply chain. Conduct quality checks during production and pre-shipment inspections to maintain standards. 8. Market Intelligence and Trend Analysis: Stay updated on global fashion trends, fabric innovations, and competitive landscape. Leverage market insights to make informed sourcing and product decisions. 9. Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with the marketing, retail, and sales teams to ensure alignment in product offerings. Communicate effectively with internal teams to address challenges and bottlenecks. 10. Reports and Documentation :• Prepare regular reports on sourcing, costs, vendor performance, and production status.• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and compliance purposes. Salary 4.80- 5 Lpa Interested Candidate can share resume : jobopening@amartex.com W/app 9941055300

Role & responsibilities Understanding of Garment manufacturing process. TNA and Costing. OTIF Delivery. Data Analysis Vendor Management. Negotiations. Inter Department coordination Business Placement. Coordinate with factory for day to day issue Coordinate with Product /Tech team Inventory Planning & Control Should have ability to manage inventory developments. Well versed with computers i.e. MS Excel & ERP, MIS Reports Preferred candidate profile Good Communication as well a Negotiation Skills. Exposure to similar experience with competitive Menswear brand will have an advantage. Excellent Presentation, Communication & Interpersonal Skills