Sourcing Specialist PD

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.

• 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.