Sourcing Specialist

Mijas Consultants Jaipur; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mijas Consultants Jaipur in Gurugram seeks an experienced Leather Merchandiser to drive sample development and secure proto/SRS, while coordinating with factories and the Raw Material team to ensure timely approvals and testing. You will also manage costing, vendor allocation and lead times to meet RL standards and on-time shipping.

Requires 10+ years in leather apparel and accessories merchandising, a leather diploma, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Merchandising/sourcing experience preferred with US buying office or large trading business.
• 10+ years in leather apparel and accessories merchandising with product development focus.
• Diploma in leather or equivalent experience desirable.
• Proven knowledge of high-end brands with strong fashion sense.
• Good knowledge of leather products – accessories and apparel.
• Development processes; follow-up, cost, TNA, best practices.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a structured process.

Responsibilities

• Develop samples and secure proto to SRS.
• Base testing for fabrics and raw materials with Raw Material team.
• Costing, negotiating with suppliers and suggesting alternative constructions.
• Vendor allocation for product; liaison with identified vendors.
• Collaborate with capacity team on capacity management.
• Ensure sample lead time as per RL standards.
• Secure approvals prior to order confirmation.
• Timely pre-production activities.
• Work with factory to ensure production TNA and on-time shipping.

Skills

Excel

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in leather

Tools

Excel analysis

Job description

Position Purpose and Scope:

• To work on sample development process in order to ensure that samples are developed accurately to secure orders
• To secure costing , negotiations, time action plan
• Work closely with factory to ensure all development related activities are secured well on time to secure 100% Ontime.
• Should have good knowledge and understanding of leather and leather products

Key Responsibilities:

Development

• Responsible for sample develop and secure sample proto to SRS
• Ensure base testing is carried out for fabrics and raw materials and work closely with Raw Material team for approval
• Carryout/ revise costing and negotiate prices with suppliers - Understand product costing and suggest alternative constructions, fabrications, and/ or vendors to meet Product Managers aesthetic and margin targets
• Vendor allocation for product and work closely with identified vendors
• Work closely with capacity team on capacity management
• Ensure sample Leadtime is as per RL standard or keep minimum
• Work to secure all approvals prior to order confirmation.
• Secure all pre-production activities timely .
• Work with factory to ensure production TNA is followed and secured to ship on time.

Requirements:

• Merchandising/ sourcing experience preferred with US buying office or large trading business.
• At least 10 years of manufacturing experience across leather apparel and accessories merchandising with main focus in product development.
• Diploma in leather or similar experience in leather industry desirable.
• Profound product and material knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense
• Good working knowledge in in leather and leather products – accessories and apparel .
• Knowledgeable in development processes with strong hold on follow up , cost , TNA and best practices
• High adaptability and flexibility to changing business environments, able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle very structured process.
• Good PC skill, especially in Excel , Excel analysis, familiar with multiple systems, charts and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English.
• Candidates to have /with multiple brands, calendars & product categories exposure.