Communicate daily with manufacturers to ensure product specifications, quality standards, and deadlines are met.
Assisting in new vendor sourcing for EASTERN footwear embroideries and finished shoes, vetting and onboarding as per the need of the business.
Allocate product against manufacturers for the best possible execution which includes maintaining proper vendor capacities as well as allocating to cost matrix.
Assist in cost negotiations, FOB approvals and retail price parameters according to company cost matrix to maintain target margins.
Assist in material sourcing when needed and ensure all sourced materials are coming with a cost, MOQ and lead time to ensure materials are workable for the season.
Be the main point of contact and communicator between all cross-functional departments: Planning, Design, Tech, Supply Chain and Marketing
Update and maintain development WIP report across all categories and multiple seasons simultaneously.
Responsible for arrangement of all required samples to ensure on time availability for photoshoot deadlines and targeted launch dates.
Own calendar deadlines and communicate and troubleshoot issues with vendors
Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management
Pakistan, Lahore