Job Title : Deputy Manager / Manager – Sourcing (Fabric)
Experience : 7 – 12 years
Education : Graduate in Textile/Apparel Technology
Job Location : Corporate Office, Bangalore
Job Description :
Manage the development of technical synthetic fabrics, with robust knowledge of fabric testing requirements and the ability to handle import sources for current developments.
Maintain and regularly update MLM and critical paths with accurate fabric data to ensure the on-time buy-ready process.
Coordinate and obtain testing approvals at combo-wise and PD levels, ensuring all required quality and compliance standards are met.
Work closely with the Adidas LO, Internal Marketing, and Bulk Teams to ensure smooth coordination throughout the fabric development and adoption process.
Troubleshoot fabric testing failures and proactively resolve quality issues during the development stage to avoid delays during bulk production.
Take complete ownership of the brand calendar, from offering the required fabric quality to achieving final quality adoption.
Ensure timely follow-up with all relevant stakeholders and drive fabric developments in line with agreed timelines.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, development timelines, and brand requirements are achieved.
Identify potential fabric quality or testing concerns at an early stage and implement corrective actions to ensure smooth development and production.
Exposure to or experience in sportswear fabric qualities will be an added advantage.