India - URBN Fabric Manager

URBN is looking for a manager of Raw Materials in India to be responsible for the implementation of a strategy allows design's vision for raw materials to be met whilst at the same time adhering to the business goals of the company in terms of IMU, Lead time, quality and efficiency. To manage a team where applicable to facilitate this.

• Manages Raw Materials regionally for the brand with limited guidance and supervision from supervisor.
• Contributes to department goals in terms of quality, cost, regional penetration and lead time.
• Responsible for benchmarking and assisting with negotiating fabric price and lead time.
• Supports the US team for production tracking, Material PO and inventory management.
• Impacts the business positively at a process level through the recommendation of strategies to effect KPI’s. Identifies problems that could effect these.
• Understands the brand aesthetic and is able to make suggestions on fabric qualities and mills to support this for their region. Supplies innovative product in line with the brand aesthetic regularly.
• Challenges mills on costing and lead time for their region, based on an understanding of regional fabric costing and lead time.
• Can review test reports and bulk issues - has an understanding if there is a problem.
• Has strong mill relationships that relate to their region.
• Engineering of fabric developments independently
• Recognizes tasks required to meet expectations and key milestones
• Adherence to calendar and the process in terms of development no’s and sourcing requests. Ability to call out potential issues.

• Minimum 5 years experience in textile sourcing or merchandising for a fashion retailer based in the US.
• Has solid knowledge of fabric, machinery and fabric manufacturing for their category. . Understands the technical requirements of their categories.
• Understands RM impact on fabric economics.
• Ability to assess a mill profile at a basic level.
• Understands KPI reports and adds data to them to be generated accurately.
• Can work independently within the PLM system with accuracy. Understands the ownership chart as a working tool and makes informed decisions on ownership action.
• Strong communication and presentations skills.

• Qualifications in Textiles.

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits