The Indian Garage Co.
Website:
tigc.in
Job details:
Role Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and agile Assistant General Manager – Fabric Sourcing to join the TIGC team. The role will be responsible for leading end-to-end fabric sourcing operations, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting TIGC’s mission to deliver fast, functional, and fashion-forward apparel through strategic supplier management and innovative fabric development.
Key Responsibilities:
· Source and develop woven and knit fabrics (75% woven / 25% knits) aligned with brand requirements, cost targets, and timelines.
· Evaluate and negotiate fabric prices with mills and suppliers to achieve optimal cost-efficiency and quality.
· Collaborate with design, merchandising, and production teams to support seasonal fabric development and sampling.
· Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and innovation.
· Analyze market trends, fabric price movements, and supply base conditions to support strategic sourcing decisions.
· Ensure alignment of fabric sourcing with current fashion trends and sustainability requirements.
· Prepare and analyze data reports using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) to support cost and performance tracking.
· Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes through accountability, agility, and proactive problem-solving.
KPI (Metrics to evaluate):
· Cost Optimization: Percentage of cost savings achieved through effective negotiation and supplier consolidation.
· On-Time Sourcing: Percentage of fabrics sourced and delivered within agreed lead time for sampling and bulk orders.
· Quality Performance: Percentage of fabrics passing lab tests and bulk quality inspections without major deviations.
· Supplier Performance Index: Rating based on quality, delivery reliability, innovation, and service responsiveness.
· Fabric Development Efficiency: Turnaround time from design brief to approved fabric sample.
· Market Benchmarking: Frequency and accuracy of market price updates and trend analysis shared with internal teams.
· Inventory & MOQ Management: Reduction in excess fabric inventory and optimization of minimum order quantities.
· Data Accuracy & Reporting: Timeliness and accuracy of sourcing data maintained in Excel / ERP systems.
· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Feedback from design, merchandising, and production teams on support effectiveness.
· Sustainability & Compliance: Percentage of fabrics sourced from compliant, sustainable, or certified mills (where applicable).
Who You Are (Must-Haves):
· Have 8-10 years of hands-on experience in fabric sourcing, with key focus on 75% woven and 25% knit categories.
· Hold a technical qualification such as DTT, DHT, or B.Tech (Textiles).
· Possess strong fabric pricing knowledge with proven negotiation and cost optimization skills.
· Are detail-oriented, commercially aware, and adept at balancing quality, speed, and cost efficiency.
· Display a proactive, result-driven mindset aligned with dynamic and fast-paced apparel sourcing environments.
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