Assistant Fabric Manager

Job Responsibilities - Manage the procurement of fabrics, coordinating and negotiating with vendors on price, quality, quantity, and lead times. - Ensure adherence to sourcing schedules to meet delivery requirements. - Work proactively with suppliers, designers, and merchandisers to identify key and novel fabrics aligned with the procurement strategy. - Assist in delivering and executing the overall procurement strategy and vision. - Research fabric trends and technological developments. - Collaborate with the team to add value for customers and reduce purchasing costs. - Place orders for test fabrics, proto yardage, and track progress. - Maintain seasonal fabric detail charts and fabric libraries, coordinate goods between fabric mills and garment factories. - Oversee and validate Work in Progress tracking and production calendar dates. - Plan and monitor production deliveries, review, and track vendor performance. - Assess supplier capabilities and make recommendations to management. - Identify and forge relationships with key strategic procurement vendors globally. - Maintain raw materials quality standards; evaluate and advise on material suppliers’ performance. - Manage testing and quality assurance control for all fabrics. - Participate in ad hoc projects and tasks aligned with the company's vision and strategy. Job Requirements - Graduate Degree in Textile, Garment, or Industrial Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred. Candidates with less experience will be considered for Senior Fabric Merchandiser position. - Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the Manufacturing/RMG industry. - Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools. - Command of written and spoken English. - Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills. - Excellent negotiation skills. - Highly motivated and results driven. - Ability to remain composed under high-pressure situations. - Capable of handling sensitive situations and reacting accordingly. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask effectively.