Apparel Sourcing Manager

About सादा / Saadaa

We are a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand. Our vision is to advocate the सादा / SAADAA way of living and make बेहतर / BETTER basics for everyone. In the top 1% of Shopify stores in India, we’ve grown from a 100-square-foot garage to a 150+ person team in just 5 years — fully bootstrapped and profitable.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for an Apparel Sourcing Manager who will own vendor management, production follow-ups, and sourcing operations across our apparel supply chain. This person will ensure timely production, maintain strong manufacturing partnerships, drive quality standards, and ensure smooth inwarding of finished goods.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and production activities for apparel categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with garment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Follow up with vendors on production schedules and ensure timely order execution.
• Coordinate with merchants and internal teams for day-to-day production activities.
• Ensure timely inwarding of finished goods into the warehouse.
• Track production status and proactively resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with vendors.
• Coordinate with Quality, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate production reports, vendor records, and sourcing documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 6–8 years of experience in apparel sourcing, garment production, or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes, fabrics, trims, and production workflows.
• Proven experience managing apparel vendors and production partners.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and production tracking systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textile, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
  
  

WHY BE A PART OF सादा / SAADAA?

• Do you enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and ensuring seamless production execution?
• Do you like solving operational challenges and finding ways to improve efficiency?
• Do you want your work to directly impact product availability, quality, and customer satisfaction?
• Do you value ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement?
  
  

If yes — you’ll feel at home here.

At सादा / SAADAA, we believe better basics and better thinking lead to better outcomes.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• A team of empathetic problem solvers.
• Compensation aligned with your experience and impact.
• Direct exposure to founders and leadership.
• Ownership of critical sourcing and production functions.
• Opportunities to build and scale processes in a high-growth D2C brand.
• A calm, curious, and execution-focused culture.