Fabric Sourcing Manager (Factory experience is must) 8-12 years

TMRW House of Brands; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TMRW House of Brands in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Fabric Sourcing Manager (Knits & T-Shirts) to lead QA across multiple sourcing hubs. You will oversee inline and final inspections, ensure compliance with AQL standards, and drive CAPA with vendors.

Requirements include 8-12 years in apparel QA, experience with retail or premium D2C brands, and a textile-focused Degree/Diploma. Willingness to travel frequently and work across multiple cities is essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in quality assurance for apparel.
• Experience with retail brands or premium D2C companies is preferred.
• Work location is Bangalore with willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Quality Inspections: conduct inline and final inspections following AQL standards and ensure brand-specific quality.
• Multi-Location QA: oversee quality activities across Surat, Vapi, Mumbai, Indore, Jaipur while stationed in Ahmedabad.
• Brand Alignment: ensure products meet standards of retail or premium D2C brands and implement SOPs.
• Reporting & Documentation: maintain inspection records and share weekly QA status with Head of Sourcing, QA & Tech.
• Vendor Capability Building: train vendor teams on AQL methods and defect categorisation.

Skills

Inline inspections

Final inspections

AQL standards

Fabric specs

Garment specs

Vendor management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Textile Technology / Apparel Production / Fashion Technology (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

Job Title: Fabric Sourcing Manager - (Knits & T-Shirts)

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Inspections & Compliance

• Conduct and manage inline and final inspections following defined AQL standards.
• Ensure quality compliance with brand-specific standards across product categories.
• Identify defects and root causes and implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) in coordination with vendors.

2. Multi-Location QA Management

• Oversee quality activities across Surat, Vapi, Mumbai, Indore, and Jaipur - while being stationed in Ahmedabad.
• Schedule and perform regular factory visits to monitor and guide QA teams at vendor locations.
• Ensure uniform QA processes across all sourcing hubs.

3. Brand Alignment & Retail Standards

• Ensure all products meet the standards of retail or premium D2C brands under our portfolio.
• Collaborate with brand teams to understand style-specific quality expectations.
• Implement and maintain brand-specific SOPs and QA documentation.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain detailed quality reports, inspection records, and issue logs.
• Share actionable insights and weekly QA status updates with the Head of Sourcing, QA & Tech.
• Monitor key metrics like rejection rates, audit scores, and shipment approvals.

5. Vendor Capability Building

• Train vendor teams on AQL methods, defect categorisation, and preventive measures.
• Guide factories in strengthening their internal QA systems for self-governed quality delivery.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 8-12 years in quality assurance for apparel, ideally with retail brands or premium D2C companies.
• Preferred Background:
• Prior experience in companies like ABFRL, Landmark, Tata Trent, Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, or premium fashion startups.
• Location: Work location is Bangalore and open to frequent travel.
• Skills:
• Hands-on with inline and final inspections, AQL, fabric and garment specs.
• Strong communication, documentation, and vendor management capabilities.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Education: Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology, Apparel Production, Fashion Technology, or equivalent.