Designation: Assistant General Manager Department: Category (Footwear) Role/ Position: Business Planning Location of Joining: Mumbai Years of Experience: 12+ Years No. of People Reporting: 4 Reporting Manager: Director – Category (Footwear) Qualification Required: FDDI Post Graduate Preferably Business Justification for Hiring: With growing business & specific business channel requirements, there is a need for strengthening India footwear planning. Due to changing compliance / Quality requirements within footwear business, a combination of Imports & Local production is becoming critical. On day to day basis, there are challenges with India factory production output, there is a need to juggle the production planning to meet business requirements. Brief Overview of the Role: Complete ownership of Business planning which includes Production Planning, Merchandising, Vendor management, tooling management planning along with factory capacity planning. The role would be to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the factory deliverables. The person will need to have strong sense of the current & future production output plan. Job Specification: Candidate qualified from FDDI / NIFT / production planning background Experience working with Footwear divisions Fluent in English communication, in both written and spoken. Fast learner, team player and has sense of urgency. Should possess Strong sense of process orientation Detail oriented, follows procedures & should have Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Flexible work schedule: Able to work stretched hours as needed Job Description: Drive the overall business planning for footwear category PAN India Understand the dynamics of each channel – Retail, MBO, Distribution & Ecom to strengthen the business OTB planning & governance for the business & ensuring necessary approvals in place before placing buys Defining Footwear Annual Buy plan Governing agreed GM% deliverables for the business Managing and planning COGS% to MRP for the season For Local manufacturing, Measure & monitor factory KPIs and ensure that Vendor scorecards are maintained including OTIF and intime delivery percentage Plan & drive factory production capacity planning Ensuring the tooling requirement is aligned with the sales orders Align the factories to have proper communication to global team & defining SOP’s and industry best practices in planning & reporting Prepare detailed analytics with clear action points on a continuous basis including production tracking tools to provide effective and timely visibility to Brand Visits to production facilities for discussion on production planning & weekly monthly dispatches. Collaborate with all the factories to ensure on time deliveries, escalation of issues where required KEY STRENGHTS Dynamic & Versatile Analytical & planning skills Professional of MS-Excel, primarily Word, Excel, Power-point. Strong Decision Making Show more Show less

Designation: General Manager Role: Head - Store Design & Planning Department: Store Design & Planning Location: Mumbai (HO) Direct reporting to: Retail Head No. of Repotees: 7 ROLE PURPOSE: To lead and drive strategic space planning, design optimization, and retail execution initiatives that align with business objectives and enhance market presence. The role involves collaborating across teams to implement global store concepts, innovating through technology, managing budgets, and delivering strategic insights to create functional, adaptive, and efficient retail environments. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the Space Planning Team : Oversee and guide the team in designing and optimizing retail spaces to align with business goals. Drive Execution and Development Strategy : Manage the strategic planning and seamless execution of space planning initiatives. Collaborate on Global Concept Rollouts : Work closely with international teams to implement and localize global store concepts. Represent the Planning Team : Act as the spokesperson for the store planning and presentation team across all organizational levels. Strengthen Business Footprint : Partner with the business development team to identify opportunities and expand market presence. Provide Strategic Design Insights : Analyze trade zones and site adaptability to deliver innovative and functional store designs. Manage Budgets and Resources : Oversee demand creation budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient retail model rollouts. Innovate Through Technology : Research, evaluate, and implement technology solutions to enhance store planning and solution delivery. Bridge Business and Technology : Collaborate with business leaders and subject-matter experts to translate requirements into strategic technological solutions. Lead Concept Implementation : Work with stakeholders to bring concepts to life, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and vision. QUALIFICATION: Diploma in Architecture/ Planning & Design/ Civil Engineering or PMP certification EXPERIENCE: 16+ years in a managerial capacity of leading independent Retail Design Development projects in Shopping Malls, Individual store design, Office cum Warehouses, Residential apartments and providing Design Management services COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of spaces, spatial layouts, spatial planning Knowledge of Architectural detailing, Construction Methodology and Civil / MEP / Interior work estimation Contract Administration Construction Management Design, Cost and Project Management understanding Excellent Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Planning and Organizing Resourcefulness Problem Solving Decision-Making Show more Show less

Designation: Assistant General Manager Department: Category (Footwear) Role/ Position: Business Planning Location of Joining: Mumbai Years of Experience: 12+ Years No. of People Reporting: 4 Reporting Manager: Director – Category (Footwear) Qualification Required: FDDI Post Graduate Preferably Business Justification for Hiring: With growing business & specific business channel requirements, there is a need for strengthening India footwear planning. Due to changing compliance / Quality requirements within footwear business, a combination of Imports & Local production is becoming critical. On day to day basis, there are challenges with India factory production output, there is a need to juggle the production planning to meet business requirements. Brief Overview of the Role: Complete ownership of Business planning which includes Production Planning, Merchandising, Vendor management, tooling management planning along with factory capacity planning. The role would be to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of the factory deliverables. The person will need to have strong sense of the current & future production output plan. Job Specification: Candidate qualified from FDDI / NIFT / production planning background Experience working with Footwear divisions Fluent in English communication, in both written and spoken. Fast learner, team player and has sense of urgency. Should possess Strong sense of process orientation Detail oriented, follows procedures & should have Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Flexible work schedule: Able to work stretched hours as needed Job Description: Drive the overall business planning for footwear category PAN India Understand the dynamics of each channel – Retail, MBO, Distribution & Ecom to strengthen the business OTB planning & governance for the business & ensuring necessary approvals in place before placing buys Defining Footwear Annual Buy plan Governing agreed GM% deliverables for the business Managing and planning COGS% to MRP for the season For Local manufacturing, Measure & monitor factory KPIs and ensure that Vendor scorecards are maintained including OTIF and intime delivery percentage Plan & drive factory production capacity planning Ensuring the tooling requirement is aligned with the sales orders Align the factories to have proper communication to global team & defining SOP’s and industry best practices in planning & reporting Prepare detailed analytics with clear action points on a continuous basis including production tracking tools to provide effective and timely visibility to Brand Visits to production facilities for discussion on production planning & weekly monthly dispatches. Collaborate with all the factories to ensure on time deliveries, escalation of issues where required KEY STRENGHTS Dynamic & Versatile Analytical & planning skills Professional of MS-Excel, primarily Word, Excel, Power-point. Strong Decision Making Show more Show less

Department Name: Information Technology Years of Experience: 8 – 10 yrs experience No. of People Reporting: 2 Reporting To: Head - IT Qualification Required: Bachelor’s degree in IT / computer science or equivalent Why Do we Need this Resource? Expansion of Network & Security (Cisco & Meraki) devices across Corporate Office, Data Centre, Warehouse, Retail Stores (Locations - 90), Regional Offices are critical for business continuity . Currently, Networking is widespread across all the locations and managing operations and policies with two resource Sanjay Jadhav (DM) and Akshay Pardeshi (Senior Executive) is a challenge and dependency. With the existing team there are challenge in administration, manage Operations and collaboration with global team. As a roadmap, Rollout in Franchisee stores next year will need strong resource in administration, Manage operations, Work Closely with Global Networking Team and Lead Networking Team in India. Brief Overview of the Role: The Network Manager plays an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of an organization’s network infrastructure. This position involves overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of networking systems that support the flow of information within and outside the company. By coordinating with IT staff and other departments, the Network Manager ensures that the network meets the current needs and is scalable for future requirements. The responsibilities include managing network, security, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing network performance to provide a stable and efficient environment for business operations and communication. Through strategic planning and effective management, the Network Manager supports the organization’s goals by ensuring uninterrupted network services. Job Specification: Strong experience in installing and configuring Cisco & Meraki Devices . Strong experience in creating and managing Firewall Polices at Enterprise Level. Expertise in installing and managing Cisco L3 , L2 Switches , Meraki Wifi Access Points , Meraki SD WAN . In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, network segmentation and switching. Experience with network security practices, including SSL/TLS, VPNs, and firewalls. Hands-on experience with wireless technologies, LAN/WAN, and SDWAN. Familiarity with cloud networking and virtualized environments. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex network issues. Certifications - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) , Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Job Description: Design, implement, and manage the organization’s network infrastructure, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, and Internet and intranet systems to ensure high levels of data availability and network performance. Lead the planning, design, implementation, and management of network infrastructure across multiple locations. Manage and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems. Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems to protect data and systems from external and internal threats. Ensure network security by implementing and managing firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues to ensure optimal performance. Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services with other IT systems. Document network configurations, changes, and procedures. Allocate network resources, assigning IP addresses, managing subnetting, and configuring VLANs to optimize the performance and security of the network. Monitor network performance, analyzing traffic patterns and bandwidth usage, to identify and resolve bottlenecks or other issues that may impact network efficiency. Manage a team of network engineers and provide guidance and mentorship. Accountable for building and maintaining a high performing team. Achieve & maintain high Employee Engagement within the internal and external team functions Achieve & maintain high customer satisfaction on services provided by Networking function Show more Show less

We are hiring !!!! Assistant Manager -Sports Product & Merchandising Experience : 5 to 6 Years (Retail - Sports) Location : Mumbai Only. PG in sports management. Proven work experience in the Sports Equipment brands managing product & merchandising. A formal apprentice in a sport organization will be an added advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to meet project deadlines. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Good analysis and reporting skills. Good critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Designing & overseeing the product development process with vendors & factories, and ensuring the product is ready for mass production. Overseeing the buying and planning process with business channels & teams. Forecasting inventory demands and trends, and ensuring stocking is up to date. Negotiating cost effective contracts with suppliers & factories. Working with sports associations & entities and building mutually agreeable merchandising deals. Managing kit sponsorship deals with sports associations/academies/entities ensuring cost optimization & seamless operations. Creating a global sourcing strategy that aligns with the brand's business needs and margin goals. Develop training programs & Train the sales teams Show more Show less

Brief Overview of the Role: 10+ years of experience in IT Functional consultant having experience of ERP Implementation and Business led applications in Wholesale / Distribution business model. Must have knowledge of “Procure To Pay “ & “ Order To Cash” & Financial processes. Knowledge of Taxation, Compliance like GST, E-Way Bill, Books of Accounts etc. are mandatory. Knowledge of WMS & TMS will be added advantage. Job Specification: Masters / Certified in SCM / WMS Bachelor’s degree Added advantage, Certified with PMP, Six Sigma Experience – 10+ years Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Professional communication skills – gives clear instructions, good listener Job Description: 10+ Experience professional in Implementation & Managing ERP Applications & Financial Systems, minimum ONE End to End Implementation Life Cycle is required Knowledge of Order Management, Transport Management , Financial Systems is mandatory Knowledge of Business Process like Procure to Pay & Order to Cash, Financial processes is critical. Experience in leading a team in accomplishing assigned objectives and measure productivity within defines SLAs Evaluate application and capabilities within the ERP Operations portfolio to identify gaps and provide application strategy that would enhance business performance, effectiveness, and maintainability. Ability to multitask (assess, prioritize/reprioritize and manage duties) and work on multiple initiatives simultaneously. Interacts directly with stakeholders to gather as-is business processes and input & output processes Creates workflow process diagrams, wireframes, mapping documents, functional specifications, and non-functional specifications, ERDs, use cases, user stories, and logical data models Collaborates with functional leaders and team members to discover, document, and present business processes in the ERP system Manage Business and Finance departments queries and determine gaps and solutions Assist in providing innovative solutions with best practice standards and approach. Participate and coordinate application analysis, functional design, application configuration, application testing, and training to end users. Build internal team and capabilities to support production BAU processes and operations. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical users. Interact with technical resources for problem resolution. Ensure that all development standards are taken into consideration in the functional and technical design/solution phase. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Designation: Senior Manager Role: Buying & Merchandising (Sports Apparel & Accessories ) Lead Role Job Location: Mumbai Reporting To: Director - Category (Apparel) Experience: 10+ Years Position Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager for our Sports Apparel & Accessories division, specializing in Buying & Merchandising. The ideal candidate will be a NIFT graduate with 11-14 years of experience in the sports or activewear industry. Key Responsibilities: Product Assortment Management: Identify, source, and develop an innovative range of apparel and accessories for sports and activewear collections. Curate product selections across various categories including Cricket, Soccer, Golf, Pickle ball, Basketball, and Running. End-to-End Buying Process: Conduct thorough trend analysis to inform product decisions. Negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing and terms. Manage inventory effectively and develop strategic assortment plans. Accessories Business Development: Expand and optimize the accessories portfolio across multiple sports categories. Demonstrate a proven track record in accessories buying, sourcing, and development. Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with both domestic and international suppliers. Continuously evaluate and expand the supplier base to ensure product innovation and quality. Market Analysis: Utilize strong analytical skills to interpret market data and make informed decisions. Stay abreast of emerging trends in the sports and activewear industry. Quality Control: Ensure all products meet high-quality standards through meticulous attention to detail. Qualifications: NIFT graduate (Post-graduation in a relevant discipline is advantageous) 10-14 years of experience in a similar role within the sports or activewear industry Proven success in accessories buying, product sourcing, development, and assortment planning Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting Strong negotiation skills and ability to build lasting vendor relationships Keen eye for emerging trends and product innovation Excellent analytical and decision-making skills This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the product strategy of a leading sports apparel and accessories brand, requiring a blend of creative vision and analytical acumen.

Department: Category – Apparel Designation: Deputy Manager Role: Buying & Merchandising (Sports Accessories) Location: Mumbai. Reporting To: Senior Manager - Buying & Merchandising (Sports Apparel & Accessories) Experience: 5+ Years About Us: We are a leading sports and activewear company expanding our accessories business across various sports categories including Cricket, Soccer, Golf, Pickle ball, Basketball, and Running. Job Overview: We seek an experienced lead for our Sports Accessories Buying & Merchandising team. The role involves curating product selections, sourcing, and developing innovative accessories for our sports and activewear collections. Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end buying process for sports accessories Develop and implement effective merchandising strategies Identify emerging trends and capitalize on market opportunities Negotiate with vendors and maintain strong supplier relationships Analyze market data and sales performance to inform decisions Collaborate with design teams on product development Manage inventory levels and forecast demand Ensure product quality and regulatory compliance Conduct competitor analysis and market research Lead and mentor the buying and merchandising team Qualifications: NIFT graduate or postgraduate degree Minimum 7 years of experience in sports/activewear industry Proven track record in accessories buying and merchandising Strong understanding of domestic and import supplier base Keen eye for trends and excellent analytical skills Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities Proficiency in MS Office and relevant buying/planning software Excellent communication and leadership skills If you're passionate about sports, fashion, and driving business growth through effective buying and merchandising strategies, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Designation: Senior Manager Role: Buying & Merchandising (Men's Wear) Lead Role Job Location: Mumbai Reporting To: Director - Category (Apparel) Experience: 10+ Years About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager for Buying & Merchandising to oversee the entire product lifecycle for our lifestyle and sports product lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product development, buying, and merchandising, with a particular focus on menswear. Key Responsibilities: Lead the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with brand standards and market trends. Conduct comprehensive market research to identify consumer preferences and emerging trends in lifestyle and sports products. Collaborate closely with design teams to create innovative products that meet consumer needs and enhance performance. Develop and implement long-term merchandising strategies that align with brand objectives and drive revenue growth. Analyze sales data and market trends to inform buying decisions and optimize product assortment. Manage budgets and financial aspects of the buying and merchandising process. Oversee product specifications and quality control throughout the development cycle. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams. Monitor product performance and adjust strategies based on sales data and consumer feedback. Qualifications : Graduate from NIFT or MBA equivalent with 11-14 years of experience in buying, merchandising, and product development. Proven experience in handling the menswear category Strong understanding of the entire product lifecycle, from creation to retail. Excellent eye for detail and ability to spot trends. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market insights. Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated business acumen and strategic planning abilities. Creative mindset with a talent for product innovation. Experience in sports product development is a plus. Personal Attributes: Passion for fashion and sports (preferred). Strong leadership and team collaboration skills. Adaptability to fast-paced environments and changing market conditions. Problem-solving attitude with a focus on enhancing product performance. If you have a proven track record in buying and merchandising, with a keen eye for product development and a passion for creating innovative lifestyle and sports products, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Area Sales Manager - EBO & MBO - Footwear Only We're seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead our EBO & MBO operations. The ideal candidate will drive sales growth, manage multiple retail outlets, and ensure exceptional customer experiences across a specific geographic area. Location : Hyderabad only Designation : Area sales Manager Industry : Footwear Retail Industry Key Responsibilities: Achieve sales targets and operational KPIs Lead and develop high-performing sales and operations teams Optimize store performance and streamline operations Manage relationships with MBO partners Collaborate across departments to meet business objectives Analyze market trends and implement growth strategies Ensure brand standards and customer satisfaction Requirements: Proven track record in retail sales management Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to drive performance in a dynamic retail environment Experience in managing both exclusive and multi-brand outlets

The role would be to drive the efficiency and effectiveness of new designs & developments. The category manager will need to have strong sense of the current & future design narratives which can be well executed in production too. The footwear designs need to be relevant to Indian market and Skechers target consumers. The role is getting the samples developed along with development team, giving insights on materials / design inputs as per market requirement. The candidate must be an active sports enthusiast. Would be helpful if the candidate is actively participating & playing sports activities like soccer / cricket / basketball / tennis / pickleball etc… Responsibilities Supporting the Buying & Merchandising within Footwear: Drive and further build the category PAN India Understand the dynamics of each business – Retail, MBO, Distribution & Ecom to strengthen the business Season range planning and assortment building Sell through & Mark down management Agreed GM% deliverables for the category Support in EOSS planning and old inventory health management Analysing / monitoring style performances at category / store level Conducting season product conference for partners Ownership of Tracking season deliveries for the respective category Creating season buy forms & catalogues Supporting Marketing calendar and key marketing initiatives for season Drafting Merchandise display plan during season for new season products Conducting Product training and building product knowledge within store staff Qualifications Graduate or Post Graduate from FDDI 4+ years' of Category management experience specifically into Sports Footwear Category.