Manager - Apparel Sourcing

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

Job summary

Skechers in Mumbai is seeking a Manager – Apparel Sourcing to lead end-to-end sourcing and production for apparel and accessories, manage suppliers, and optimize costs and timelines.

The role requires strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management, with regular travel to supplier and factory locations; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with ERP/PLM systems preferred.

Qualifications

• End-to-end sourcing and production experience in apparel is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Excel

PowerPoint

Flex PLM

SAP

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

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 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.