Associate Director - Sourcing

Myntra

About The Company

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.

Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

Job Description: Associate Director - Sourcing– International Brands (IB)

Role Overview

Role Designation: Head of Sourcing – International Brands
Grade: M5
Business Function: International Brands (IB)
Location: Bangalore
Reports To: [Insert Designation]

Section I: Purpose of the Role

The Head of Sourcing will lead the strategic supply chain and procurement agenda

for the entire portfolio of International Brands (e.g., Next, Nautica, Desigual,

Sisley). The objective is to build an agile, high-margin domestic and international

supply chain that supports the aggressive growth targets (GMV/Options) through

2029. This role is responsible for driving the structural shift toward domestic

sourcing mix to unlock margin benefits, while ensuring technical excellence in

garment engineering, fit, and production quality.

Section II: Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Portfolio Management:

○ Formulate and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for all IB

brands to drive operational efficiency and margin improvement

(aiming for structural margin benefits through domestic sourcing).

○ Ensure a balanced and differentiated supply base across core

categories (Knits, Wovens, Denims, and Bottoms) to support scaling

brands like Next and Nautica.

Vendor Strategy & Relationship Management:

○ Identify and onboard a high-performing vendor base capable of

handling international quality standards and fast-turnaround

replenishment.

○ Manage high-level negotiations for cost, capacity, and service level

agreements (SLAs).

Operational & Technical Excellence:

○ Oversee end-to-end product execution, from design presentation to

final delivery.

○ Drive Technical Processes, Including

■ Tech Pack Translation: Reviewing international specifications,

adjusting for local sizing, and creating detailed Bills of

Materials (BOM).

■ Sampling & Fit Approval: Overseeing prototype development

and fit-approval workflows to ensure brand consistency.

○ Enable production teams to meet Go-To-Market (GTM) deadlines by

optimizing lead times and managing constraints.

Quality & Risk Management:

○ Establish construction criteria and audit mass runs to ensure

adherence to safety and quality benchmarks.

○ Preempt supply chain risks and implement contingency plans for

both domestic and import channels (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China).

Section III: Stakeholders

Internal: Design (IOB), Quality & Fits (HOB), Planning/Merchandising,

Business Finance, Legal.

External: Global Brand Partners/Principals, Key Manufacturing

Partners/Vendors, Industry Agencies.

Section IV: Role Profile Requirements

Education: MBA or Master's degree in Fashion Management, Textile

Engineering, or Business Management.

Experience:

○ 12–15+ years of experience in Sourcing, Product Development, and

Vendor Management.

○ Strong background in both domestic and international apparel

sourcing.

○ Deep understanding of garment technology and product execution.

Skills:

○ Domain Expertise: Proven track record in apparel sourcing, vendor

negotiation, and production management.

○ Technical Acuity: Strong grasp of garment engineering, tech pack

translation, and fit/QA standards.

○ Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate brand requirements (Next,

Nautica, etc.) into scalable supply chain frameworks.

○ Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, cross-cultural relationship building,

and team leadership skills.

Required Skills

sourcing, Assortment Planning, supply chain planning, budget management, inventory management, negotiation, market intelligence

Required Education

MBA