Aarong is Bangladesh’s most popular lifestyle retail chain. This ethical brand began in 1978 as a humble means to empower rural artisans to rise above poverty. Today, with 25 retail stores across Bangladesh and over 100 fashion and lifestyle product lines, Aarong supports over 68,000 artisans with fair terms of trade. Revolutionizing the retail industry with high standards for quality and artistry, this iconic brand blends the traditional with the contemporary in ways that never cease to win consumer appeal both at home and abroad. We are proud to bean equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us.
  Position: Deputy Manager, Sourcing

Vacancy: 1

Job Responsibilities:

  • Identify the potential source of Fabrics, chemicals and yarn market as per designers or operational requirements
  • Visit international and local markets to source the required materials
  • Keep updated the future and upcoming trends of fabrics and collect swatches
  • Communicate with designers to understand the types, quality and designs of Fabrics and source accordingly as per programs/events
  • Work with operations team for developing, planning and importing chemicals
  • Process the procurement immediately after receiving the requisitions
  • Manage LC and commercial processes for importing the raw materials
  • Keep track and communicate with manufacturers/traders and C&F and freight forwarders for quick import and clearance from port
  • Generate periodic reports on procurement from the international market

Employment Status: Full-time
  Qualifications:  

Education :

  • A Graduate from any reputed university (preferably in Textile Engineering/ Supply Chain/OperationsManagement)

Experience:

  • 5 years of experience in sourcing in a relevant organization

Preferred qualifications :

  • Knowledge of Fabrics and chemicals
  • Expertise in vendor sourcing and development from international markets
  • Understanding of Local & International Procurement Procedure as well as Modern Supply Chain Management
  • Proficiency in working with procurement software
  • Good problem solving & decision-making skills
  Salary and Benefits:  

Salary: As per company policy

Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Health & Life Insurance, yearly performance bonus, subsidized pick and drop (depending on location and availability), subsidized lunch facility, Daycare facility and others as per company policy
 

Job Location: Dhaka

   
   
  How To Apply  

You may send your updated CV to career.aarong@brac.net mentioning the name of the position in the subject line.

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Application Deadline: November 15, 2022

Aarong
Aarong Centre, 346, Tejgaon (I/A), Dhaka-1208
Web: www.aarong.com (http://www.aarong.com)

BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, partners, programme participants and the community has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation.We uphold human dignity and inclusion rights for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin or socio-economic condition. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from women and gender-diverse individuals. We welcome persons with disabilities to apply. We nurture a culture where all individuals have the opportunity to realize their potential. Any personal persuasion will result in disqualification of candidature.