Sr. Associate - Mumbai, India - The Souled Store

Description

About Us

The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand started in 2013.

We are one of India's largest online merchandising platforms with licenses like Disney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL, Viacom18 to name a few.

Apart from selling products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the brand also is at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends.

In addition to core men and women wear apparel categories, we are also in the process of expanding to new categories and introducing new product lines in the existing categories like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products like perfumes and very recently launched footwear and kidswear.

Although we are primarily an online brand, we've expanded in the offline retail space as well and have 16 offline stores with plans for expansion pan India.

The Souled Store was born out of the idea of loving what you do, from the soul. We believe that people do their best work when they love what they do. There are too many Monday mornings and you can't go dreading every single one of them.

Over the years, we have built a strong team of like-minded people that work smart, own their work, and think like leaders.

If you identify with what we do and are interested in being a part of an aggressively growing brand, we would love to have you on board.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our team and manage the sourcing activities for our Kidswear department.

As a Sr.

Associate, you will be involved in collaborating with suppliers, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure timely delivery of products.

Job Responsibilities:

Must have experience in Kidswear [Wovens Categories]Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for Kidswear apparels, ensuring they meet technical, quality, ethical, and compliance standards.

Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to optimize cost and quality.
Collaborate with design and product development teams to understand product requirements and specifications.
Source materials and components that meet design and quality standards within specified timelines and budget constraints.
Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities related to Kidswear sourcing.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and emerging suppliers.

Skills:
Proven experience of 2-4 years in sourcing, preferably within the apparel or fashion industry, with a focus on Kidswear.
Proficiency in ExcelAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Textiles / merchandising from a relevant Design/ Fashion studies institute.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Apparel buying , sourcing & merchandising activities