Vendor Manager- Furniture

Job Type: Full-time | On-site Work Schedule: 5.5 days/week Experience: 4–8 years Industry: Furniture Manufacturing / Custom FurnitureRole OverviewWe are looking for a Vendor Manager – Furniture to ensure On-Time In-Full (OTIF) production and dispatch of customised furniture. The role requires strong on-ground presence at vendor factories, close tracking of production progress, and ownership of vendor relationships, quality, and execution discipline.This is a hands-on, factory-facing role suited for professionals who are comfortable being on the shop floor and driving outcomes through coordination and follow-ups.Key ResponsibilitiesVisit assigned vendor factories regularly to track production progress.Monitor end-to-end manufacturing stages including raw material readiness, production, finishing, packing, and dispatch.Ensure production aligns with approved drawings, BOQs, and specifications.Identify potential delays early and drive corrective actions on the factory floor.Own vendor-wise OTIF delivery commitments.Coordinate with sourcing, QC, logistics, and delivery teams for smooth execution.Act as the primary point of contact for assigned OEM partners.Ensure adherence to quality standards, SLAs, and finishing benchmarks.Track invoices, GRNs, and payment milestones in coordination with finance teams.Maintain clear production status reports and escalation logs.Success MetricsVendor-wise OTIF delivery performanceAdherence to committed production timelinesReduction in last-minute delays and escalationsQuality acceptance rate at QC stageStability and satisfaction of vendor partnershipsIdeal Candidate Profile4–8 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, sourcing, or vendor managementStrong understanding of wood, metal, upholstery, and finishing processesComfortable with frequent factory visits and on-ground executionStrong coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to balance vendor relationships with operational disciplineCompensation: As per experience (fixed + performance-linked incentives)Location: On-site (factory visits required)