Position Purpose and Scope:

- To work on sample development process 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 development related activities are secured well on time to secure 100% Ontime.
- Should have good knowledge and understanding of leather and leather products

Key Responsibilities:

Development

- Responsible for sample develop and secure sample proto to SRS
- 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.

Requirements:





- Merchandising/ sourcing experience preferred with US buying office or large trading business.
- At least 10 years of manufacturing experience across leather apparel and accessories merchandising with main focus in product development.
- Diploma in leather or similar experience in leather industry desirable.
- Profound product and material knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense
- Good working knowledge in in leather and leather products – accessories and apparel .
- Knowledgeable in development processes with strong hold on follow up , cost , TNA 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.
- Solid 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.

📌 Sourcing Specialist - Leather NPD (India)
🏢 Antal International
📍 India