Responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and production coordination, including sample development, costing,
production follow-up, and vendor management. The role requires strong planning and execution skills to effectively
manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and ensure timely delivery. It involves regular collaboration with
global stakeholders, demanding excellent communication and presentation skills. Frequent travel to vendor locations is
essential to monitor production, resolve issues, and build robust supplier relationships while ensuring quality, cost, and
delivery objectives are achieved.

Job Title: Sourcing
Designation: Assistant Manager
Department: Category – Apparel & Accessories Sourcing
Location: Mumbai
Reporting To: General Manager
No. of Reportees: Individual Contributor

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Planning & Execution
- Manage capacity planning, production scheduling, and supplier lead-time optimization to ensure efficient production flow.
- Drive end-to-end production planning and execution for Apparel & Accessories,



from order placement through final delivery.
- Monitor production progress using TNA (Time & Action) Calendars, production trackers, and other planning tools to ensure timely completion of key milestones.
- Proactively identify potential production and delivery delays and drive corrective actions to ensure on-time production and shipment.
- Coordinate sample development, costing, production follow-up, and delivery activities across assigned suppliers and factories.

Supplier & Vendor Management
- Evaluate and monitor supplier performance against agreed quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness KPIs.
- Identify, onboard, develop, and expand the supplier base in line with business requirements.
- Ensure suppliers and vendors comply with applicable company standards, processes, and requirements.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Conduct r

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