Manager - Apparel Sourcing

Skechers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers is seeking a Manager – Apparel Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing, sample development, costing, vendor onboarding, production follow-up, and supplier performance for apparel and accessories.

The role requires proactive planning, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration across merchandising, design, PPC, quality, and supply chain teams, with regular travel to supplier and factory locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end apparel sourcing and production execution.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills with ability to drive timelines and costs.
• Proven ability to collaborate across merchandising, design, PPC, quality and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and production execution for apparel and accessories.
• Drive capacity planning, production scheduling, and supplier lead-time optimization.
• Monitor production progress using TNA calendars, WIP reports, and production trackers.
• Identify production risks and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier performance and drive quality, cost, delivery, and service KPIs.
• Lead product development, sample execution and production follow-up to meet timelines.
• Negotiate product costing and optimize FOB while supporting margin improvements.
• Review tech packs, costing, TNAs, and production data for accuracy.

Skills

Sourcing management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Flex PLM

SAP

Job description

The Manager – Apparel Sourcing is responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing activities, including sample development, costing, vendor onboarding, production follow-up, and supplier performance. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven delivery through effective planning, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with regular travel to supplier and factory locations.

Manage end-to-end sourcing and production execution for apparel and accessories.

Drive capacity planning, production scheduling, and supplier lead-time optimization.

Monitor production progress through TNA (Time & Action Calendar), WIP reports, and production trackers.

Identify production risks early and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery.

Manage supplier performance and drive achievement of quality, cost, delivery, and service KPIs.

Lead product development, sample execution, and production follow-up to meet business timelines.

Negotiate product costing and optimize FOB while supporting margin improvement initiatives.

Review tech packs, costing, TNAs, and production data to ensure accuracy and execution readiness.

Collaborate with suppliers, factories, merchandising, PPC, quality, and design teams to ensure seamless execution.

Identify, onboard, develop, and manage vendors while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Prepare and maintain production reports using internal systems and production planning tools.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and supply chain operations.

Travel regularly to supplier and factory locations for production follow-up, vendor development, and issue resolution.

Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience with Flex PLM, SAP, or similar ERP/PLM systems is preferred.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.