Partnerships & Compliance Intern – Luxury Leather Manufacturers

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• Strong track record in QA/compliance, vetting, or supplier audits.
• Experience with textiles is a plus but secondary.
• Familiarity with international expansion and brand partnerships is preferred.

Skills & Requirements

• Deep knowledge of

  leather goods supply chains and QA standards

  .
• Experience with third-party audits or scoring-based vetting systems.
• Ability to manage MOUs, contracts, and compliance paperwork.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for engaging manufacturers and stakeholders.
• Critical thinker with adaptability to navigate complex sourcing landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturer Sourcing & Partnerships

• Identify and build relationships with family-owned

  premium/luxury leather goods manufacturers

  ready to scale globally.
• Secure commitments (Letters of Intent) from at least

  10 leather manufacturers within 3 months

  .
• Develop secondary relationships with high-potential textile manufacturers as needed.

Compliance & Vetting

• Establish a dual-process vetting system (manual evaluation + third-party services) to assess manufacturers on quality, compliance, and scalability.
• Lead QA and compliance audits for leather goods (material sourcing, finishing, ethical standards).
• Manage

  MOU drafting, contracts, and documentation

  to formalize partnerships.

Leather Product Development Support

• Collaborate with manufacturers on product development processes for

  handbags, footwear, jackets, and small leather goods

  .
• Advise on international quality standards, finishing, and buyer expectations.
• Ensure smooth execution of sampling, prototyping, and production for global markets.

Market Navigation & Strategy

• Monitor global tariff shifts, compliance regulations, and sourcing challenges impacting

  leather exports

  .
• Provide strategic insights to strengthen Maryadhas positioning in the premium leather goods space.
• Identify opportunities for manufacturers to expand into the US and European luxury markets.

Compensation: