Leather Sourcing / Production Manager (IN)

JOB TITLE:

Manager. Material Production - Leather

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leather Inventory & Quality Control

Oversee leather inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for tanning schedules while minimizing waste and overstock.

Inspect and verify that only quality leather—meeting specified micron, length, and color consistency standards—is released into the tanning process.

Implement checkpoints to catch non-conforming leather before production begins, preventing downstream defects.

Coordinate with sourcing and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory records and proper storage conditions for raw leather.

On-Time Delivery (OTD) Management

Own leather OTD performance, tracking delivery timelines from suppliers to tanneries and flagging potential delays.

Proleatherly manage production schedules to ensure leather is available when needed, communicating risks to cross-functional partners.

Resolve supply interruptions by expediting shipments or reallocating inventory as necessary to meet production deadlines.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier lead times and delivery reliability.

Tanning & Production Support

Partner with tanneries to ensure leather lots are processed according to technical specifications and quality expectations.

Monitor leather consumption during tanning to identify discrepancies, yield loss, or quality deviations.

Work upstream with suppliers to align leather bale composition, lot sizing, and traceability for smoother tannery integration.

Maintain clear documentation of leather lots, test results, and production flow to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with planners and production team to align leather availability with production demand and tanning schedules.

Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to support seamless production handoffs.

Provide input on leather purchasing decisions based on production capacity, lead times, and quality performance history.

Escalate production blockers (e.g., leather shortages, quality holds) with recommended solutions to meet OTD goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Production Experience: Proven experience managing raw materials in a textile or apparel production environment, preferably with leather or other luxury leathers.

Quality Focus: Strong ability to assess leather quality and enforce standards before tanning.

Inventory & OTD Acumen: Demonstrated skill in tracking inventory levels and driving on-time delivery performance.

Analytical Skills: Ability to use data to monitor leather usage, identify yield issues, and improve production flow.

Collaboration: Experience working with tanneries, suppliers, planners, and internal production teams to resolve issues quickly.

Preferred:

Experience with leather leather grading, testing, or lot management.

Knowledge of tannery operations and leather-to-yarn conversion.

Familiarity with inventory management systems or ERP tools.

Understanding of sustainable leather sourcing and production practices.

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$1—$2 USD