JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose:
To manage and develop the sourcing team towards successful execution of product programs to meet brands requirements and needs. Develop & implement sourcing strategies to support business needs and achieve cost effectiveness quality and timely delivery of products.
Key Responsibilities:
Bulk Production:
- Ensure Bulk placement falls on aligned LT & within capacities.
- Ensure Supply chain issues are caught before hand & resolved.
- Responsible for bulk execution of 200-400 PC9s and 5 million units annually by liaising with mills/Suppliers/Support departments/trims suppliers/Prod development.
- Responsible for on-ground monitoring of operations to verify & report production statuses proactively seeking bottlenecks before they endanger deliverables.
- Actively liaise with FE & PI teams on bulk issues.
Production Planning:
- Analyze & work on capacities & input in System.
- Use Projection system of Board Walk to send get supplier confirmations and upload data.
- Minimize MOQ upcharges and liabilities by effective planning negotiation.
- Create alternate solutions to reduce lead times wherever possible.
Product Development/Pre-prod:
- Develop FTs protos FLA CS samples as requested by PD liaise with FE/PI teams & ensure deadlines are met & issues resolved.
- Monitor pre-production approvals i.e. APS Finish APS Fit Size Sets FTLs & First of Production samples are sent within the specified timelines.
- Liaison with fabric and quality teams to ensure fabric and garment quality within LS&CO specifications of both aesthetic and physical standards.
Control:
- Work with Quality and Finishing teams to ensure any issues in bulk production are identified as a early as possible & work on resolution with concerned.
- Implement and standardize LS&Co. SOPs protocols and processes with Suppliers.
- Liaison with vendors IT and third-party logistic teams to ensure accurate and transparent data representation in Levis systems.
- Achieve strong customer services through quick responses efficient problem solving and creative solutions along with market intelligence.
- Create and maintain OAs in SAP and Solar accurately for on time Purchase Order issuance and delivery.
Experience and Education:
- Bachelors degree from a reputable local or international university preferably in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Textile or a related field
- 6 months to 2 years of relevant experience in sourcing procurement or the apparel/textile industry
Functional Competencies:
- Good communication
- Team Player
- Strong organization coordination and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Good interpersonal skills and able to interact positively
- Quick to learn with high level of initiative.
LOCATION
Pakistan Lahore - Office
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time