Assistant General Manager - Fabric

Position Title: Assistant General Manager

Department: Fabric Sourcing

Location: Bangalore

Reporting To: COO

Role type: Permanent

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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