Fabric Manager

• Collaborate with the Design team to identify new trends and source fabrics aligned with market demand
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities for both current and new fabric developments
• Develop, maintain, and manage the fabric library, including PLM system updates
• Coordinate with fabric mills to ensure timely delivery; proactively manage delays and negotiate solutions (e.g., air shipment when required) to meet customer deadlines
• Liaise with customers to address fabric-related needs, including adjustments based on testing results and ongoing satisfaction follow-up
• Oversee development approvals, ensuring strike-offs, lab dips, and hand looms are submitted on time and feedback is communicated to mills
• Monitor fabric quality, including color consistency, defects, and damages; resolve issues with suppliers and manage debit notes where applicable
• Review receiving documentation to ensure accuracy in quantities, pricing, discounts, and debit notes prior to finance processing
• Manage fabric ordering and tracking for sample development
• Prepare seasonal swatch books for sales teams, customers, and showroom presentation
• Collaborate closely with the Production team to coordinate fabric delivery timelines

• Strong knowledge of textile construction, including woven, knit, and specialty fabrics
• Understanding of fiber content and performance characteristics (e.g., cotton, polyester, viscose, blends, stretch fabrics)
• Familiarity with fabric development processes: strike-offs, lab dips, hand looms, and bulk production
• Ability to interpret and act on fabric test reports (colorfastness, shrinkage, pilling, tensile strength, etc.)
• Experience with color matching and shade control across dye lots
• Knowledge of fabric costing, consumption, and yield optimization
• Experience working with mills and understanding production lead times and constraints
• Proficiency in PLM systems and fabric library management tools
• Understanding of quality control standards and inspection processes
• Familiarity with sustainability practices (preferred): eco-friendly fabrics, certifications, and compliance standards

• Strong negotiation skills, especially when dealing with suppliers and resolving delivery or quality issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple developments simultaneously
• Detail-oriented mindset, particularly in quality control, documentation, and approvals
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration (Design, Production, Sales, and external mills)
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive and solution-driven approach
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to respond and adapt to client needs
• Team player with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
• Analytical thinking for cost reduction and process improvement

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