About the role
Oscilate is building a premium sports and athleisure lifestyle brand. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Apparel Sourcing & Product Development Manager to establish and manage our end-to-end sourcing and manufacturing ecosystem. The individual will be responsible for identifying manufacturing partners in India and international markets, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia and other apparel manufacturing hubs.

Key responsibilities
• Identify and onboard OEM/ODM apparel manufacturers.
• Develop an international supplier network.
• Negotiate manufacturing costs, MOQs and commercial terms.
• Manage product sampling and development.
• Understand fabric composition, GSM, garment construction and finishing.
• Coordinate with manufacturers on production schedules.
• Develop supplier evaluation and quality control systems.
• Manage product costing and landed-cost analysis.
• Coordinate with logistics partners and customs brokers.
• Build a scalable and cost-efficient sourcing operation. Educational qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Technology, Fashion Merchandising or a related discipline.
• Preferred qualifications include B.
Tech/B.
E. in Textile Technology, B.
Des in Fashion Design, B.
Sc. in Fashion Technology or a degree/diploma in Apparel Production and Merchandising.
• Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in Fashion Management, Supply Chain Management or International Business will be preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications in apparel merchandising, sourcing, textile quality management or supply chain management will be an added advantage. Note:



Candidates with solid relevant industry experience and practical expertise may be considered irrespective of their academic specialisation. Required experience
• 4–7 years of apparel sourcing or merchandising experience.
• Experience in activewear, athleisure or sportswear.
• Exposure to international manufacturers and export markets.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Understanding of garment construction, technical fabrics and product development.
• Experience managing sampling, production and quality. Technical competencies
• Knowledge of fabrics such as cotton, polyester, elastane, nylon and performance blends.
• Understanding of GSM, knitting, weaving, dyeing and finishing.
• Familiarity with garment tech packs, BOMs and size specifications.
• Knowledge of OEM/ODM manufacturing models.
• Understanding of FOB, EXW, CIF and international trade documentation.
• Familiarity with import procedures, customs duties and landed-cost calculations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and supplier costing/comparison tools. Performance expectations
• Build a qualified network of 20–30 manufacturers.
• Develop competitive quotations for every launch product.
• Establish reliable manufacturing partnerships.
• Achieve target product costing.
• Ensure production quality and delivery timelines.
• Develop a scalable sourcing process for future collections. Ideal candidate profile We are looking for someone who is commercially strong, detail-oriented and entrepreneurial, with the ability to build a sourcing ecosystem from scratch. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with international manufacturers, negotiating independently, evaluating product quality and taking ownership of the entire sourcing lifecycle. Experience in building sourcing networks for emerging fashion, sportswear or D2C brands will be a significant advantage.

📌 Apparel Sourcing (Gurugram)
🏢 OSCILATE
📍 Gurugram