Assistant Manager - Apparel & Accessories Sourcing

skechers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers is seeking an Assistant Manager – Sourcing in Mumbai to manage end-to-end sourcing and production coordination for Apparel & Accessories. You will oversee sample development, costing, production follow-up, and vendor management, collaborating with global stakeholders and traveling to vendor locations as needed.

The role requires strong planning, execution skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while ensuring quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• BE/BTEch in Textile or related field preferred.
• Other textile/apparel qualifications may be considered.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in Apparel & Accessories sourcing, production or vendor management.
• Strong experience in production planning, supplier coordination, production follow-up, and delivery management.

Responsibilities

• Manage capacity planning, production scheduling, and supplier lead-time optimization to ensure efficient production flow.
• Drive end-to-end production planning and execution for Apparel & Accessories, from order placement through final delivery.
• Monitor production progress using TNA calendars, production trackers, and planning tools to ensure timely milestones.
• Identify potential production and delivery delays and drive corrective actions to ensure on-time production and shipment.
• Coordinate sample development, costing, production follow-up, and delivery activities across suppliers and factories.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness KPIs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align on production plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain production reports, dashboards, trackers, and documentation; analyze data for risks and opportunities.

Skills

Production planning

TNA management

Supplier coordination

Excel & PPT

ERP/PLM systems

Vendor management

Education

BE/BTech in Textile or B.E. Textile, NIFT preferred

Tools

Flex PLM

SAP

Job description

Responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and production coordination, including sample development, costing, production follow-up, and vendor management. The role requires strong planning and execution skills to effectively manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and ensure timely delivery. It involves regular collaboration with global stakeholders, demanding excellent communication and presentation skills. Frequent travel to vendor locations is essential to monitor production, resolve issues, and build strong supplier relationships while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved.

Job Title: Sourcing

Designation: Assistant Manager

Department: Category - Apparel & Accessories Sourcing

Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: General Manager

No. of Reportees: Individual Contributor

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning & Execution

• Manage capacity planning, production scheduling, and supplier lead-time optimization to ensure efficient production flow.
• Drive end-to-end production planning and execution for Apparel & Accessories , from order placement through final delivery.
• Monitor production progress using TNA (Time & Action) Calendars, production trackers, and other planning tools to ensure timely completion of key milestones.
• Proactively identify potential production and delivery delays and drive corrective actions to ensure on-time production and shipment .
• Coordinate sample development, costing, production follow-up, and delivery activities across assigned suppliers and factories.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance against agreed quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness KPIs .
• Identify, onboard, develop, and expand the supplier base in line with business requirements.
• Ensure suppliers and vendors comply with applicable company standards, processes, and requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Conduct regular supplier and factory visits for production follow-up, capacity assessment, issue resolution, and relationship management.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with suppliers, factories, Merchandising, PPC, Sourcing, Quality, and other relevant teams to ensure seamless production execution.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and internal teams to align on production plans, priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and changing priorities while maintaining focus on timelines and business requirements.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and maintain accurate production reports, dashboards, trackers, and documentation using internal systems and production management tools.
• Analyse production data and trends to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Present production updates, performance metrics, and key issues to relevant stakeholders in a clear and structured manner.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Process Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency, productivity, production processes, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, production lead times, capacity utilization, and overall sourcing effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to address recurring production challenges.

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification

B.E. - Textile / B.F.Tech / NIFT preferred.

Candidates with other relevant qualifications in Textile, Apparel, Fashion, or related disciplines may also be considered.

Experience

4-5 years of relevant experience in Apparel & Accessories Sourcing, Production, or Vendor Management.

Strong experience in production planning, supplier coordination, production follow-up, and delivery management preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes .
• Good understanding of fabrics, textiles, and fabric quality .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Good understanding of production planning, TNA management, capacity planning, and supplier lead times.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint , particularly for data analysis and production reporting.
• Experience with Flex PLM, SAP, or similar ERP/PLM systems will be preferred.

Behavioural & Functional Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective stakeholder and supplier management.
• Strong planning and execution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Team handling and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently to supplier and factory locations.

Key Success Measures

On-time production and shipment execution.

Supplier performance against quality, cost, deliv