Fashion Innovation Director

2 days ago

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeeSourcing Full time ₹ 1,50,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000
Senior Sourcing Manager

As a Senior Sourcing Manager, you will lead the entire new product development cycle. You will be responsible for identifying global fashion trends and innovations to bring them to our portfolio.

You will analyze sales data to pull insights on fast-moving styles versus slow-moving styles and bring freshness to the portfolio. Your role will involve sourcing and vendor management, product development and innovation, operational excellence, demand forecasting, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors with strong sustainability practices.
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with mills, factories, and suppliers.
  • Negotiate best-in-class pricing, payment terms, and lead times while ensuring compliance with sustainability goals.
  • Ensure vendors meet ethical, social, and environmental standards.
  • Collaborate with design and product teams to source innovative, eco-friendly raw materials and trims.
  • Manage the sampling cycle against set timelines to ensure readiness for shoots and final production.
  • Research and implement new textile technologies that reduce environmental impact.
  • Stay updated on global trends in sustainable textiles and recommend relevant adoption.
  • Drive cost optimization while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing cycle – from vendor identification to product delivery.
  • Set KPIs for vendor performance (quality, timeliness, compliance) and ensure regular reviews.
  • Drive improvements in current portfolio from all aspects – product quality, features, sourcing, costs & MOQ efficiencies.
  • Analyze sales data for entire portfolio to monitor stock movement for reordering of bestsellers.
  • Demand planning & channel-wise allocation for production orders in order to maintain optimal inventory level.
  • Work with business teams for considering markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs for minimal inventory days for low sellers.
  • Lead and execute Gross Margin Improvement programs for high volume sellers by building a strong alternate supplier base & exploring alternate materials.
  • Lead the sourcing team with a focus on speed, innovation, and execution excellence.
  • Build and leverage a strong vendor network to scale business growth.
  • Work cross-functionally with design, production, and marketing teams to ensure smooth workflows.

Requirements:

  • 6-8 years of experience in fashion and strong knowledge of sustainable fabrics, certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Fair Trade, etc.) and eco-friendly sourcing practices.
  • Must also understand stitching techniques, fabric printing, dyeing, and their associated processes.
  • Degree in Textile Technology/Fashion Technology/Apparel Production/Sourcing (NIFT or equivalent preferred).
  • Proven track record in sourcing innovative textiles and developing new vendor ecosystems.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills along with strong leadership skills, must be goal-oriented, assertive, and a hands-on problem solver.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Established vendor network in relevant product categories (socks, accessories, lifestyle textiles).

This position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career growth.

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