Position overview
Manage fabric r&d and sourcing activities from new product development to bulk production covering multi-brands
Essential duties & responsibilities
Closely work with product development team for smooth transition from development to bulk.
Assess and mitigate risk at fabric level and propose solutions ensuring calendar adherence.
Supports merchandising team and garment vendors on all fabric related issues in terms of on time and quality,
To ensure the production of textile is completed in a timely and professional manner to achieve the goal of quality products and on time delivery.
Resolve difficulties in areas of production and quality, acts as facilitator and mediator between those involved.
Review and assess fabric quality/shade and mill performance as well as identified areas requiring quality and service improvement using the industry knowledge.
Travel as required to textile mills and textile fairs.
Mill performance assessment and guide the mill for an improvement wherever required.
Coaching and developing the team
Trouble shooting issues and escalating when appropriate.
Trouble shooter with out of the box thinker
Own business relationship with cross functional team.
Manage cost and speed optimization.
Drive process improvements
Experience, skills & knowledge
Degree or diploma in textile, fashion design or related field preferred.
8-10 years related experience in buying office or global sourcing company is an advantage.
Experience in garment manufacturing or raw material manufacturing for branded apparel.
Textile knowledgeable, and with comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end merchandising process.
Proven experience in staff or mills trainings, specific on quality / color approval is a plus.
Share a passionate interest in fabric; visionary, highly proactive, fresh thinking, communicative, dots connecting and multi-tasking.
High adaptability to changing business requirement and across functional team environment.
Proficiency in using ms office & knowledge in plm is an advantage.
Fluency in both spoken and written english
Manager, raw material
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Posted 30+ days ago
