Landmark Group
Location
Delhi | India
Job description
Position Objective: The role is responsible for supporting the buying team and vendors in dress & tops category . The role holder will work independently in negotiating cost , developing samples , R&D and most importantly in timely execution of orders . The person responsible needs to be a product / category expert , who can also support the team in product development through creation of fabric and trim libraries that are in line with current trend. A good understanding of patterns , fabrics and drapes is a must.
Key Responsibilities: · Vendor management and development. Position holder will be required to monitor the vendor performance in terms of cost, innovation, milestone management to help reduce TAT. · New vendor scoping and on-boarding, in keeping with business and category challenges. · Understanding of fabric trends, costs and garment costing. Nuanced understanding of cost breakdown. · Negotiating best cost and deliveries. · Timely sharing of tech packs, art files, samples & swatches with suppliers for sample development. · Communicating with vendors and hand holding them to ensure samples fit and drape well and are aesthetically appealing and production friendly. · Communication with vendors on order status and follow up for outstanding Fit, Pre-production and top of production samples. · Shipment follow-up with vendors & export team · Manage approvals on product, lab dips, handloom strikes off and styling. · Fits & test report follow up with Quality team · Understanding of sales/trade reports & preparing for capacity and fabric booking. · Any other duties that maybe assigned by manager/department head from time to time for smooth running of the department. Basic Qualification / Education / Vocational Training Graduation / Postgraduation in Textile or Fashion Experience Required 8-10 years in fashion retail, leading export house or buying agency, with 4-5 years in dress & tops category Skills and Capabilities Must Have: · Strong negotiation & communication skills · Attention to detail & strong process orientation · Good research and analytical skills with a keen eye for product · Good ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with a set of multiple stakeholders · Good MS Office skills (especially excel, word and PowerPoint) & PLM system knowledge (Preferred) · Comfortable working in a fast paced and ambiguous environment · Continuous improvement mindsetJob tags
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