Client Overview: Global multinational corporation playing a significant role in manufacturing apparel and various consumer goods for major North American and European retailers.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Fabric Manager for Ladieswear to oversee the selection, procurement, and management of fabrics for our women’s clothing line.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in textiles, a keen sense of fashion trends, and excellent management skills.
Responsibilities:
Fabric Selection:
- Research and identify new fabric trends and suppliers.
- Evaluate fabric selections and provide guidance based on quality, cost, and sustainability.
- Elevate the fabric submits for our Ladieswear accounts.
- Regularly visit fabric shows to ensure they are reporting on the most up to date fabric trends.
Supplier Management:
- Establish and maintain relationships with fabric suppliers.
- Responsible for getting all pricing and ensure competitive sourcing.
Fabric Library Management:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive fabric library to support customer requests.
- Ensure the library is organized and easily accessible for design and production teams.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with design and production teams to understand fabric needs.
- Provide insights on fabric capabilities and limitations to enhance design processes.
- Fully manage all deadlines related to fabric submits to customers as well as securing sampling yardage.
- Closely collaborate with all the ‘in country’ fabric managers to ensure they are aligned with requests and are able to submit most relevant fabrications.
Trend Analysis:
- Stay updated on fashion trends and consumer preferences in ladieswear.
- Present seasonal recommendations to design and merchandising teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Design, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabric management or sourcing, preferably in ladieswear.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and production processes.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for fashion and a keen eye for emerging trends.
