20 Aug
|
The Indian Garage
|
Bengaluru
20 Aug
The Indian Garage
Bengaluru
Role Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and agile Assistant General Manager – Fabric Sourcing to join the TIGC team. The role will be responsible for leading end-to-end fabric sourcing operations, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting TIGC’s mission to deliver fast, functional, and fashion-forward apparel through strategic supplier management and innovative fabric development.
Key Responsibilities:
· Source and develop woven and knit fabrics (75% woven / 25% knits) aligned with brand requirements, cost targets, and timelines.
· Evaluate and negotiate fabric prices with mills and suppliers to achieve optimal cost-efficiency and quality.
· Collaborate with design, merchandising, and production teams to support seasonal fabric development and sampling.
· Maintain solid vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and innovation.
· Analyze market trends, fabric price movements, and supply base conditions to support strategic sourcing decisions.
· Ensure alignment of fabric sourcing with current fashion trends and sustainability requirements.
· Prepare and analyze data reports using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) to support cost and performance tracking.
· Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes through accountability, agility, and proactive problem-solving.
KPI (Metrics to evaluate):
· Cost Optimization: Percentage of cost savings achieved through effective negotiation and supplier consolidation.
· On-Time Sourcing: Percentage of fabrics sourced and delivered within agreed lead time for sampling and bulk orders.
· Quality Performance: Percentage of fabrics passing lab tests and bulk quality inspections without major deviations.
· Supplier Performance Index: Rating based on quality, delivery reliability, innovation, and service responsiveness.
· Fabric Development Efficiency: Turnaround time from design brief to approved fabric sample.
· Market
📌 Assistant General Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Indian Garage
📍 Bengaluru