General Manager, Linen Sourcing - Gurugram, India - Best Denim

Description

Company Description

Best Denim is a leading supplier of high-quality denim fabrics to the fashion industry in India and worldwide. With a focus on providing timely delivery of sample yardages, we help our customers create impressive sales presentations and secure orders from global buyers. Our large inventory of bulk denim fabrics allows us to offer quick turnaround times on orders of all sizes. We take pride in delivering exceptional service and personalized attention to our customers, ensuring every order is processed efficiently.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Gurugram for a General Manager, Linen Sourcing. The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing the linen sourcing process, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality denim fabrics. This includes overseeing inventory management, coordinating with production teams, and monitoring quality control. The General Manager will also be responsible for analyzing market trends, negotiating prices with suppliers, and identifying strategic opportunities to improve sourcing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute seasonal and short-term sourcing plans with a focus on linen textiles, ensuring adherence to financial objectives, customer service standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Communicate capacity and price requirements to vendors to meet margin and delivery targets effectively.
• Provide alternative sourcing options to merchandising/design teams, optimising costs while meeting commercial requirements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage a library of linen components, fits, and sources to enhance sourcing strategies.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, including exploring fabrication alternatives and managing sample processes.
• Develop, manage, and mentor a high-performing vendor team to ensure present and future business needs are met.
• Take ownership of "Go To Market" activities, including monitoring adoption rates and ensuring timely sample deliveries to meet set targets.
• Analyse procurement costs and recommend strategies to optimise expenditure.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven track record with 4-7 years of experience in Sourcing and Product Development, with a specific emphasis on linen textiles.
• Familiarity with linen sourcing, vendor management, and relevant categories within the textile industry.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and the ability to make informed sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to maintain sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Preferably holds a degree in garment textiles or a related field.