Hiring: Principal Associate - Sourcing (Bengaluru)

Hiring: Principal Associate - Sourcing (Bengaluru)

19 Sep
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Myntra
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Bengaluru

19 Sep

Myntra

Bengaluru

Job DescriptionWho are we?

NMyntra is India's leadingfashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we've always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

NWe thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We're bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and cooperative in spirit.

NHere, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

NWe believe in taking boldbets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

NFrom our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

NWorking at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

NRoles and Responsibilities

N1. Brand Strategy & Product Alignment

N● Internalize Brand DNA: Deeply understand the target consumer demographic, price

Narchitecture (margin limitations), and aesthetic expectations for the brand.

N● Maintain Fit Consistency: Master the brand's product categories and standardized Fit

NBlocks to ensure global fit integrity is delivered to the end consumer.

N2. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

N● Lead the Design Handshake: Review design tech packs to ensure all technical

Ninformation is comprehensive, accurate, and clearly translated for vendors and the COE





N(Center of Excellence).

N● Stakeholder Alignment: Establish seamless communication channels across Sourcing,

NDesign, Brand Management,and internal leadership.

N● Facilitate COE Operations: Act as the liaison between the COE and vendors, ensuring

Naccurate delivery of critical assets (size specs, reference samples, patterns, and

Nmarkers).

n● Weekly T&A; (Time & Action) Reviews: Conduct weekly alignment meetings with

Nstakeholders to review the Buy Plan and accurately forecast sample volumes for the

Nupcoming weeks and months.

N3. Technical Design & Sample Management

N● PLM & Spec Management: Develop accurate size specifications for every style, upload

Nthem to the PLM system, and ensure vendors fully comprehend the technical

Nrequirements.

n● Lead Sample Reviews: Facilitate cross-functional sample review sessions (Proto and Pre-

NProduction/Gold Seal) alongside the Design team.

N● Strict SLA Adherence: Consolidate design and technical comments, communicating

Nthem to vendors and updating the PLM system within a strict 48-hour window.

N4. Calendar & Timeline Management

N● Action Calendar Execution: Manage the product development timeline, mapping Proto

Nrequirements and size specs against the line assortment strategy.

N● Buy Plan Management: Drive the Pre-Production (PP) / Gold Seal approval process,

Nensuring timelines are managed and resolved within a 3-day SLA.

N● Production Readiness:



Ensure all PP samples are fully approved at least 45 days prior to

Nthe ex-factory delivery date.

N● System Updates: Ensure timely management of size specs (style-level and seasonal

Nmaster charts), style attributes, and routine system updates (e.G., Dexter/PLM).

N5. Quality Assurance & KPI Reporting

N● First-Time Right (FTR) Metric: Monitor Proto and PP rejection rates. Conduct thorough

Nroot-cause analyses to continuously improve the FTR hit rate.

N● Master Data Tracking: Maintain an up-to-date sample tracker detailing brand/style IDs,

Nsample types, and approval statuses. If rejected, clearly categorize the root cause:

N○ Design/Fit adjustments

N○ Spec/Pattern inaccuracies

N○ Workmanship/Out-of-tolerance issues

N● Return Rate Optimization: Analyze customer return data to formulate and execute

Nactionable plans that reduce fit and quality-related returns.

N● Vendor Pattern Auditing: Collaborate with the COE to audit and validate the accuracy of

Nvendor patterns.

n● Weekly Reporting: Flash key metrics (Proto/PP counts, system updates, spec statuses)

Nand report pending actionitems to the Line Manager/Team Lead.

N6. Continuous Professional Development

N● 360-Degree Feedback: Participate in a comprehensive stakeholder feedback loop every

Nquarter (3 months). Work in agreement with the Team Lead to develop and execute

Ntargeted performance improvement plans based on these insights.

NQualifications & Experience:

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- 10+ years of experience with Fashion Background.
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- Understanding of Pattern making/ Garment construction/ Risk assessment
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- Ability to communicate with vendors/ cross functional teams
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- Comfortable with Timeline/ Data management
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📌 Hiring: Principal Associate - Sourcing (Bengaluru)
🏢 Myntra
📍 Bengaluru

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