Main purpose of Job:

To work closely with Buyers / buying teams to forecast trends, plan production and deliveries as per schedule.

• Facilitate strong working relationship with Buyers. Manage requests for samples and ensuring all orders are processed as per quality and time-line expectations of the Buyer ;

• It involves the entire gamut from designing & sampling, booking a purchase, production follow-up and co-ordinating deliveries ;

• Analysing the previous season’s sales and reporting on the current season’s lines ;

• Regular interaction with Buyers and Suppliers to ensure deliveries are made on schedule ;

• Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise;

• Identify and develop potential vendors  ;

• Ensure periodic MIS Reports are prepared and submitted ;

• Gather market and competitor information and provide feedback  on future trends to support marketing initiatives & campaigns ;

• Ensure that all supply chain related documentation adhere to internal standards and requirements.

Education/Qualifications,  Experience, Knowledge/Skills , Behaviours and Other

Education/Qualifications

Bachelors Degree.

Experience

2+ years experince in Apparel / Garments industry.

Knowledge/Skills

• Commercial acumen and passion for the Garments / Apparels sector.

• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, adhere to deadlines and take day-to-day operational decisions.

• Good written communication and presentation with ability to prepare concise, accurate and focused reports and presentations.

• Negotiating, influencing and networking skills.

• Numeracy and IT skills.

Behaviours

• Ability to work cooperatively and in collaboration with other stakeholders and colleagues.

• Capable of resolving differences without conflict.

• Resilience to work under pressure.

• Delegated responsibility for routine operational decisions that fall within the Company’s policy guidelines and procedures.