Nomine is expanding its private-label activewear portfolio and looking for an experienced apparel sourcing specialist who can independently identify market opportunities, source manufacturers and manage product development from concept to marketplace launch.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently identify and validate activewear opportunities using market demand, sales trends, competitor analysis and profitability research.
- Research gym wear, sportswear, leggings, sports bras, joggers, track pants, workout T-shirts, shorts and related categories.
- Analyse competitor listings and customer reviews to identify product gaps, trends and differentiation opportunities.
- Source and negotiate with domestic and international garment manufacturers through supplier networks and sourcing platforms.
- Manage RFQs, supplier comparisons, quotations, samples, MOQs, contracts and production timelines.
- Evaluate fabrics, GSM, composition, stretch, breathability, moisture management, durability, stitching, fit and sizing.
- Define product specifications and manage sampling, fit approvals, size sets, quality checks and bulk production readiness.
- Own end-to-end product development: concept → fabric selection → sourcing → sampling → costing → quality validation → launch.
- Prepare landed-cost sheets, garment costing, margin calculations, pricing models and profitability analysis.
- Coordinate branding, packaging, catalogue creation, keyword optimisation and product launches on Amazon, Flipkart and other marketplaces.
- Monitor supplier performance, production quality, compliance, delivery timelines and scalability.
- Maintain sourcing records, purchase orders, supplier databases and product development trackers.
Technical Requirements
- Proven experience in apparel sourcing, garment manufacturing, buying-house operations or private-label development.
- Hands-on knowledge of activewear, sportswear or exercise-wear manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction, GSM, sizing, fit and quality parameters.
- Experience sourcing and negotiating with domestic and/or international manufacturers.
- Practical understanding of garment costing, landed-cost calculations, margin analysis and profitability modelling.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and forecasting.
- Hands-on experience with Helium 10, Jungle Scout or equivalent product research tools.
- Familiarity with relevant apparel quality standards, product compliance and intellectual property considerations.
Role Expectations
- Individual Contributor Role: This is not a team-management position. You will independently own sourcing and product development activities.
- Must be self-driven, execution-oriented and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Expected to take ownership from product identification through successful marketplace launch.
- Must provide structured updates, sourcing reports, cost comparisons and progress tracking.
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time Work Mode: Remote The right fit: Someone who understands apparel manufacturing beyond sourcing finished garments and can independently develop quality, differentiated and commercially viable activewear products.
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📌 Product Sourcing Specialist – Activewear & Exercise Wear (India)
🏢 NOMINE
📍 India