Title:  Assistant Manager - Supply Chain

Job Requisition ID:  9048
Location: 

Colombo 3, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Brandix Center
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, our progress is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful impact. With over 50 years of experience, we partner with global brands to deliver inspired apparel solutions while working towards our purpose of inspiring a future that drives prosperity for everyone.

Key purpose of the Job

The ​Assistant Manager – Trims Supply Chain, leads the assigned direct categories in Trims as applicable.

The role holder provides category expertise and is responsible for delivery of the category management objectives, including category strategy, sourcing savings, On-Time In-Full (OTIF) / Quality, global capacity management, supplier performance management, process standardization and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the achievement of category management objectives for assigned trim categories , including strategy development, sourcing savings, OTIF, quality, and global capacity management
  • Drive supplier initiatives such as onboarding, performance management, negotiations, contract management, supplier rationalization, and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with Key Account Groups (KAGs), corporate teams, and suppliers to achieve category objectives, including process standardization, profitability improvement, and long-range supply chain planning (LRP)
  • Provide management information system  (MIS) and reporting on category KPIs, supplier performance dashboards, and progress of the functional projects in line with the guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Textile Technology, Supply Chain/Materials Management, or Business Administration

Experience

3-4 years of experience in apparel sourcing or supply chain, preferably with exposure to trims such as elastics, threads, labels, and packaging materials
Strong skills in supplier management, price negotiation, cost analysis, and end-to-end order execution
Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems, data analysis, and problem-solving
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and accountability

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Business and Commercial Acumen (P2)
TC - Knowledge of Sourcing (P2)
TC - Knowledge of Trims (P2)
TC - Supplier Relationship Management (P2)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company