Overview
Sourcing Specialist, Knit & Woven Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India at Ralph Lauren
Title: Sourcing Specialist, Knit & Woven
Company: Ralph Lauren
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Execute regional strategic and secure short-term & long-term capacity through active sourcing and validation of vendors’ performance and capability
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
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.
Handover to the production team in a timely manner.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Must have 2 years of experience in merchandising/ sourcing experience preferred with US buying office or large trading business.
Profound product and material knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense.
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.
