Sourcing Assistant
Ralph Lauren
- Dhaka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Host pre-production meeting with QA team and factories to align the expectation based on approved Tech Pack and standard.
- Monitor WIP order tracking activities to ensure on-time deliveries with correct quality and quantity.
- Manage and communicate the style changes that impact on cost, delivery, and product integrity to all relevant parties.
- Oversee the production elements to meet the standard and approval.
- Troubleshoot production problems, prevent /resolve issues that will impact on product quality, cost, and delivery.
- Collaborate with QA team with PO & delivery details and monitor production and inspection process.
- Manage purchase orders and tracking shipments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and trends in the industry and analyze supplier capabilities and performance and assist Manager to make informed sourcing decisions.
- Provide administrative support to the sourcing team, such as maintaining databases and generating reports.
- Assist in resolving any issues or discrepancies with suppliers or shipments.
- Coordinate with factories to identify possible solutions relating to sample and stock liability.
- Conduct risk assessment and provide suggestions for Management's review and discussion.
- At least 2-3 years merchandising/ Sourcing experience (Category: Woven/Knit/Sweater) preferred with US buying office or large trading business.
- Profound product knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense.
- Detailed-oriented and able to handle very structured process.
- Should have one the job working experience in PLM.
- Sound MS skill; especially Excel, familiar with multiple systems, charts, and reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication in English.