Yarn Sourcing Manager Home Textiles (Woven & Specialty Yarns) ASIAN FABRICX PRIVATE LIMITED

10.0 - 15.0 years

0 Lacs

karur, tamil nadu

On-site

As the Yarn Sourcing Manager for Home Textiles (Woven & Specialty Yarns), you will be entrusted with overseeing the complete procurement and strategic sourcing processes for various types of yarn essential for the production of home textiles. This includes but is not limited to synthetic, recycled, and specialty yarns. Your role will demand a profound understanding of yarn construction, vendor development, adept price negotiation abilities, and the proficiency to manage sourcing operations through ERP systems like SAP. It is imperative that you actively contribute towards sustainable sourcing practices and cost-efficient procurement strategies while closely collaborating with production, planning, and costing departments. Your responsibilities will encompass: 1. **Yarn Sourcing & Procurement Strategy:** Strategize and execute the procurement of different yarn types such as cotton (combed, carded), synthetic (polyester, viscose, nylon), specialty yarns (slub, melange, dyed, filament, stretch), and recycled yarns (GRS certified, sustainable blends). Forecast yarn requirements based on sales projections and production schedules. Identify domestic and international suppliers based on lead time, pricing, quality, and innovation. 2. **Supplier Development & Management:** Identify, evaluate, and onboard new spinning mills and yarn vendors. Establish enduring vendor partnerships with performance-based SLAs. Conduct facility visits to assess technical capabilities, quality systems, and sustainability practices. Maintain an approved vendor list based on quality audits, delivery performance, and commercial viability. 3. **Yarn Costing & Negotiation:** Analyze various components of yarn costing like fiber cost, spinning margin, conversion cost, and logistics. Collaborate closely with costing and finance teams to provide precise yarn cost inputs during product development and sampling. Negotiate prices with mills based on global yarn indices, raw material market trends, and currency fluctuations. Evaluate landed cost for imported yarns, inclusive of customs, freight, and warehousing. 4. **Inventory Management & Demand Planning:** Coordinate yarn purchase schedules with production timelines to avoid overstocking or shortages. Implement Just-in-Time procurement practices for enhanced cost efficiency. Collaborate with PPC and stores for streamlined yarn inflow, storage, and consumption tracking. Maintain safety stock levels based on lead time and criticality. 5. **Systems & Data Management (SAP & ERP):** Utilize SAP MM or equivalent ERP tools for PR/PO creation and approvals, vendor rating, compliance documentation, invoice tracking, GRNs, and master data maintenance. Generate MIS reports on purchase vs. consumption, rate variance, lead time performance, vendor contribution, and issue logs. 6. **Technical Evaluation & Innovation:** Evaluate yarn parameters like count, twist, tenacity, blend ratio, and compatibility with weaving & dyeing processes. Collaborate with R&D and production teams to test new yarns for sampling and bulk feasibility. Stay updated with market innovations in technical, eco-friendly, and performance yarns. 7. **Sustainability & Compliance:** Source certified sustainable yarns as per internal sustainability guidelines. Maintain documentation for traceability, compliance, and buyer audits. Contribute to the organization's sustainability roadmap through eco-conscious sourcing strategies. **Key Skills & Competencies:** **Technical Skills:** - Strong knowledge of yarn types and behavior - Proficiency in SAP/MM module - Market intelligence on raw materials - Understanding of quality and testing norms - Recycled & sustainable yarn sourcing expertise **Managerial Skills:** - Vendor negotiation & relationship building - Costing and financial acumen - Analytical thinking and problem-solving - Team coordination and multi-departmental collaboration - Decision-making under price volatility **Preferred Candidate Profile:** - Proven experience in home textile manufacturing setups - Strong yarn sourcing network in South India and the Panipat cluster - Experience in sourcing for export orders - Excellent negotiation skills - Knowledge of trade compliance and textile import/export documentation.,

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