Assistant Manager - Apparel & Accessories Sourcing

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, delivery, and responsiveness KPIs.
• Effective capacity and production planning.
• Timely resolution of production and supplier-related issues.
• Accuracy and effectiveness of production reporting and analysis.
• Development and strengthening of the supplier base.
• Contribution to sourcing efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.