Assistant Manager - Fabric Sourcing

Location- Bangalore

Work Exp- 4 to 6 years

Education- Bachelors in Textile Engineering

Key Result Areas

KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)KRA1Ensure LBRD brands-Fabric Sourcing is available on time with predefined quality and at targeted costs for conversion.1.Seasonal / Annual Sourcing Planning and ensuring Quality & Cost Effective Sourcing in line with business requirements

2.Budgeting, Monitoring & Control of Sourcing- Fabric Costs effective cost negotiation to ensure right product costs and GP realization

3.Coordinate with Design & Product teams to plan requirement for all fabrics for woven products and in adherence to business calendar

4.Source fabrics locally and globally

5.Plan, Source, Monitor & Control delivery of fabrics on time in adherence to business Calendar for all categories and ensure Contingency Measures in case of a fabric delay or rejection

6.Formulate SOP and Systems for effective and efficient Sourcing Operations.

7.Develop and Implement Quality Assurance & Control Systems for Fabric Vendor Locations to ensure quality supplies and ensure practices in conjunction with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and consistency maintained.KRA2Vendor Development & Relationship Management1.Ensure MG expectations w.r.t quality and future plans are communicated to the vendor from time to time

2.Ensure Technical support to vendors for improving quality levels, efficiency and cost optimization

3.Build an effective working relationship with manufacturing vendors to ensure that business objectives are met.KRA3Manage Sourcing Initiatives1.Map fabric / fashion trends, raw material prices and relevant knowledge / domain trends in the market and note necessary interventions, actions or adaptation to be done so as to ensure sourcing functions effectiveness

2.Identify suppliers globally and document an exhaustive vendor database with relevant information on capability and capacity

3.To be a part of organizing mill week customized to brand product / category requirements

4.Ensure Continuous fuelling of new developments, value addition, fashion content and product improvements with respect to fabrics across categories

5.Functional & Operational support and facilitation to internal customers- Design & Product Team.KRA4People Development :

To ensure planned development of subordinates and ensure quality “work and environment” processes in sourcing function1.Monitor and review team and individual performance, Provide Feedback.

2.Monitor and improve workflowKRA5Fabric DeliveriesTo ensure timely deliveries of fabrics as per the committed delivery schedulesKRA6Process creation and adherence

• To make the brand a systematic, process driven business with well laid out processes and high standards of adherenceKRA7Team Management
• Set KRAs for team members, conduct periodic reviews of performance and provide feedback
• Assess skill gaps, coach team members and ensure adequate training is provided for in line with needs
• Identify non performers in the team and work out performance improvement plan in consultation with HR
• Establish reward / incentive schemes for team members and significantly distinguish top performers from others