Associate - Sourcing

Job Description

Associate -Sourcing (Footwear) Location - Agra About Team At Myntra, there is a team which manages the Sourcing of Footwear and Accessories. The current requirement is with Footwear Sourcing Team, which currently manages sourcing for several Private Labels and Licensee Brands. The product range varies from Mass, Economic and Premium. Roles Responsibilities Vendor Management - Develop, lead and execute sourcing strategies. Communicate with the vendor on the status for new developments, production, dispatches, etc. Looking into and addressing the operations issues faced by the vendor. Enabling vendors to understand and limit the operational issues faced, which simultaneously reflects in the annual performance of each vendor. Operations Management - Understanding the operations SOP and TAT. Communicate the SOP and TAT to all the stakeholders and vendors. Should be able to identify the concerned POC from each team and individually ensure addressal and closure of tasks. Should be able to drive for monthly fulfilment against capacity/readiness committed. Coordinate between the vendor and operations for - Releasing Purchase Orders, getting Warehouse Appointments for stock deliveries, and ensuring goods acceptance the warehouse. Communicate with the Business/Catg Team on new styles launches, delivery plan, brand launch, etc. Sourcing Development - Regular catch-up with all the vendors on development and productions status. Maintain tracker for Production and Development Status with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate with the Business and Design team for understanding the Seasonal Development requirement and ensuring timely completion. Post development completion, arrange range review meet for final selection. Qualifications Experience Knowledge of Footwear Retail/Manufacturing industry. Experience of Footwear sourcing and vendor management. Formal Education from Footwear Design Development Institute (FDDI) would be preferred. Ability to develop good interpersonal skills relationships with key stakeholders. High energy Strong bias for Action. Mind set for taking initiatives and owing responsibility. " Who are we Myntra is India s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary. We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit. Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in. We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us. From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us. Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.