Fabric Sourcing Coordinator
We are looking for a Fabric Sourcing Manager who has a good understanding of textiles for a FMCD brand based in Mumbai.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Own the Fabric sourcing across the different product categories
- Strategize the sourcing of fabrics to cater to the manufacturing of Soft Luggage and Hard Luggage
- Identify/ develop/ establish network of fabric suppliers/ vendors in China
- Research and study of market trends, yarn, fabric developments, latest finishes
- Lead Fabric Cost optimization initiatives through rationalization of fabrics/ augmentation of yarn/ fabric construction and other techniques.
- To build strategic vendor relationship with supplier and processors to ensure the optimum cost, quality & supply
- Budgeting, monitoring & control of product costs through efficient negotiation which resultant in better GM.
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring effective procurement schedules along with finalizing the cost specifications of the materials and establishing the quality & quantity limits for effective inventory control
- Formally establish and build a high performing fabric sourcing team that delivers excellent end-to-end performance.
Role Requirements:
– 15+ years of experience in fabric sourcing
– Degree in textile engineering preferred
– Comprehensive knowledge and technical understanding of textiles/ fabrics
– Advanced understanding of fabric applications and behaviours, with the ability to assign correct fabrics to specific project requirements
– Strong connections & network with China vendors and manufacturers, across different price points, who are able to work with both large and small order quantities