KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Order Management:
On time placement and Pre production closures as per D2S timelines
Closure of final cost post Order placement as per GP Targets & agreed timelines
Ensure timely Sample handover to PPC (post Buy meet) along with tech packs, DP PO creation (within 1 month of order placemen), releasing excel PO’s. and code creation.
Regular Store visits & competition visits to identify new market trends
Regular follow ups with adopted Stores to identify & fulfil the Gaps.
Maintain code sign off.
Regular update production tracker.
Range Book Maintenance, Style Bible , Production files and various trackers
Fabric stock management & Utilization plan:
Product Performance Review:
Monthly review of sell thru
Archiving Original and all Best Seller Samples
Maintaining Range Room sample
Production:
Coordinate with Product team for necessary approvals
Ensure timely and accurate issue of job work to vendors basis the PO
Production Follow-up with vendors.
Escalate any delays
Ensuring timely availability of products for dispatch
Vendor Management:
To support the supervisor in developing and sustaining existing vendors
Allocation of work as per vendor expertise and capacity
Monitor vendor efficiency through vendor visits and support in vendor assessment
Help support new vendors for product escalation and Training of existing producers.
Maintain productive relationship with vendors (fabric & garment)
Help PH Product Merchandiser in range closure & development to mitigate production concerns
Documentation, Reports & Analysis
Ensure that the files and records are regularly updated as per Fabindia protocols (Order files, IDF etc.)
Ensure that all trackers and reports are updated on a regular basis.
Maintain and update spec sheets, accessory cards, fabric swatch cards post approval from PSC
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Manage communication channels with Procurement Hub team, Product team; Quality team and vendors
- Self-Development/ Teamwork Self-development
- Able to put team's agenda, or the good of the whole, ahead of person
Delivery Management
Coordination for fabric deliveries with CFT.
T & A management
Maintaining Weekly status review and escalation of any delays/rejections/shortfall
Monthly alignment of buys as per OTB
Real time update of Distribution Tracker
All pre-production approvals within 24 working hours
JOB SPECIFICATION: (QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE)
Years of Functional Experience: 2-4 years of work experience in Merchandising, Sampling, Product development in Men's category
Degree: BF.Tech / MF.Tech / Bachelor's in Textiles
Knowledge & Skills:
Fabindia Product Knowledge
Business Management
Merchandising
Commercial Acumen Costing & Pricing
Craft & Textile
Vendor Management
Sampling
Costing
Planning and Organizing
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication skills
Please share resume at anamika.kushwaha@fabindia.net.
