Sourcing Specialist
Ralph Lauren
- Dhaka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Gather all design concept and Tech Pack from RL Asia Sourcing team; communicate design concept to production team, factories and suppliers.
- Responsible for sample development, garment testing coordination and work closely with identified vendors.
- Keep track of development workflow and to ensure product quality and execution meet our standards.
- Support product technique development and work out alternatives with factories for cost effective solutions.
- Conduct costing analysis per fabrication, styling, garment construction. Negotiate with vendors for best competitive quotations and quality.
- 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.
- 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 4-6 years merchandising/ Sourcing experience (Category: Woven/Knit/Sweater) preferred with US buying office or large trading business.
- Should have one the job working experience in PLM.
- Profound product knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense.
- High adaptability and flexibility to changing business environments, able to work independently.
- Detailed-oriented and able to handle very structured process.
- Technologically sound; especially in Excel, should be familiar with multiple systems, charts and reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication in English.