Company Description Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration, Position Overview Execute Ontime delivery of bulk production to secure and grow the business in region through responsible sourcing practice and validation of vendors' performance and capability, Job Location:Bangalore Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible to deliver the goods on-time for placed orders, Ensure to take the handover from product development team on placed orders, along with sample, Capacity, Styles details, Closely work with vendor and New York counterpart on the bulk TNA and ensure to close the preproduction activities as per the timeline, Approving PP sample, Trim card based on brands guidelines, FPT/ GPT/TOP sample follow up, Raw material status monitoring and work closely with Mill / RM team to secure, Factory visit, Line plan review and analyze and proactively work on solution for identified bottle neck, Monitoring Cargo booking and Inspection booking, Contribute for lead time and price reduction, PO creation and maintenance, Guide and train Vendor merchandiser on the activities to achieve the deliverables, Experience, Skills & Knowledge 8+ yrs merchandising/ sourcing experience preferred with US buying office or large trading business, Profound product and material knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense, High adaptability and flexibility to changing business environments, able to work independently, Detail-oriented and able to handle very structured process, Good PC skill, especially in Excel , Excel analysis, familiar with multiple systems, charts and reports, Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills, Fluency in both spoken and written English, Candidates to have /with multiple brands, calendars & product categories exposure,
Company Description Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration, Position Overview To work on sample development process for leather in order to ensure that samples are developed accurately to secure orders To secure costing , negotiations, time action plan | Work closely with factory to ensure all production production/ops related activities are secured well on time to secure 100% Ontime, Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for sample develop and secure sample proto to SRS for leather accessories and apparel category Ensure base testing is carried out for fabrics and raw materials and work closely with Raw Material team for approval Carryout/ revise costing and negotiate prices with suppliers Understand product costing and suggest alternative constructions, fabrications, and/ or vendors to meet Product Manager's aesthetic and margin targets Vendor allocation for product and work closely with identified vendors Work closely with capacity team on capacity management Ensure sample Leadtime is as per RL standard or keep minimum Work to secure all approvals prior to order confirmation, Secure all pre-production activities timely , Work with factory to ensure production TNA is followed and secured to ship on time Experience, Skills & Knowledge Must have 6+ years of Merchandising/ sourcing experience preferred with US buying office or large trading business, Should have good knowledge and understanding of leather accessories and apparel as a product both men's and women's category, Must have at least 6 years of leather accessories manufacturing experience and merchandising with main focus in product development and production, Must be form a manufacturing global brand background/liaison office Profound product and material knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense Knowledge of footwear construction: basic knowledge of footwear design, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim, print design and manufacturing, Good working knowledge in in leather, synthetic and other materials Knowledgeable in product development and production processes and best practices High adaptability and flexibility to changing business environments, able to work independently Detail-oriented and able to handle very structured process, Good PC skill, especially in Excel , Excel analysis, familiar with multiple systems, charts and reports, Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills, Must be fluent in both spoken and written English, Candidates to have /with multiple brands, calendars & product categories exposure,
Company Description Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration, Position Overview Ralph Lauren is looking for an experienced, self-directed and highly motivated Project Manager to take ownership of projects, processes and other initiatives that evolve and enhance how the brand engages with its customers via digital experiences in mobile devices This role requires a strong understanding of both project management methodologies as well as eCommerce technology and digital customer experiences, Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead delivery of digital initiatives to ensure on time and high-quality delivery of our consumer-facing experiences -Drive development and implementation of prioritized projects working with cross-functional teams -Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously -Creates and maintains project plans to fully account for the delivery and ongoing improvement of the solution -Proactively works with business analysts, product managers, design, user experience, development and QA to define project requirements and estimate effort with the team to deliver -Tracks progress against plans, deliverables, and expected outcomes -Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies between key initiatives -Identify and mitigate risks and issues effectively -Manage Key reporting metrics for the project and report on opportunity areas -Establishes and maintains repository of artifacts, deliverables, and team working space -Provides ongoing project update reports to leadership -Responsible for following and monitoring project management processes and documentation -Oversee project from initial discovery through implementation & delivery, including project maintenance -Ensures ongoing resource needs are captured, and utilization rates are maintained across their cross-functional team(s) -Responsible for management and communication of project status and tasks among team members and business stakeholders -Responsible for coordination final delivery of digital applications or functionality, including user acceptance testing, final sign-off & Prod Ops Handoff -Seeks out vendor or internal solutions and manages overall project issue resolutions Experience, Skills & Knowledge Experience as a Project Manager defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and effective delivery of digital solutions -Strong grasp of current web technologies as well as related business issues -PMI or PMP certification preferred -Experience working with Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Mobile Applications is a plus -Deep experience in multiple software development lifecycles, including waterfall and agile -Excellent project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation -Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external groups -Proficient in Jira, Confluence, Excel, and PPT to help with the documentation and facilitation of tasks -High energy, enthusiastic and able to succeed in a dynamic work environment -Solid technical understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle