Ref W165439 Department Manufacturing Sourcing City Bangalore State Province Karnataka Location India Company DescriptionRalph 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 ResponsibilitiesResponsible 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 and KnowledgeMust 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 Positive 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

📌 Sourcing Specialist, Accessories (Karnataka)
🏢 RALPH LAUREN
📍 Karnataka