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Fabric Manager oversees the entire lifecycle of textile materials, from sourcing and development to quality control and inventory management, acting as a liaison between mills, design, and production teams. They ensure high-quality fabric procurement, negotiate costs, and manage lead times to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
VelvetJobsVelvetJobs +2Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing & Development: Identify and source high-quality fabrics, maintain relationships with mills/suppliers, and develop new fabric constructions.Negotiation & Purchasing: Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness.Quality Control (QC): Implement quality standards, perform tests (shrinkage, colorfastness), and evaluate incoming materials for compliance.Production Coordination: Work with design and production teams to plan fabric needs, manage lead times, and optimize usage to reduce wastage.Inventory Management: Oversee storage, track orders, manage stock levels, and use ERP systems for tracking.Trend Analysis: Identify market trends and new fabric technologies. IndeedIndeed +6Required Skills and QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Textile Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.Experience: Generally 310 years of experience in fabric sourcing, textile manufacturing, or QC.Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of textile manufacturing, woven/knit fabric construction, dyeing, finishing, and quality standards.Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and ERP software.
