Position Purpose:
Plan and manage fabric development thru production process to ensure merchandise meets client expectations regarding quality and delivery.
Measurable KPI’s
• On time Delivery
• Quality
• Fabric sourcing & development (meet client’s requirement & deadline).
Qualifications
• University Graduate with major in Textile and Apparel Preferred
Knowledge and Experience
• 3 years experience in Fabric Merchandising roles within the apparel industry in the US Market
• Knowledge of Fabric production processes is essential, with experience working in a factory preferred
Behavioural Competencies
• Achievement Drive
• Commercial Orientation and Sales Ability
• Customer Service Focus
• Flexible and able to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Product Acumen and colour sense
Technical Competencies
• Sound PC skills – Word Processing, Excel and Email
• Strong Influencing and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.
Garment fabric sourcing & development
- inspiration and innovation of fabric trend
- sample management
- mill/factory communication
- fabric testing and compliance
- fabric spec sheets documentation & entry
- collaboration with merchandizing & design team
- color and quality control