Fabric Manager

Our client is focused on delivering medium to high end apparel products catering to major Premium kids wear and Surf wear brands.
This is a newly created position to join an expanding business in this category. 
The business urgently requires a Fabric specialist who can independently run fabric and material development and diversify the Tier 2/ Tier 3 supplier base in order to reduce lead-times.

Key responsibilities:

• Actively develop fabric with mills in SE Asia and India sub-continent. Be the catalyst of moving fabric production out from China by engaging cross functional partners in different countries.
• Research and propose mill allocation with approved quality and negotiated savings to ensure competitive costs while maintaining quality and mill’s service level
• Analyzing category data and indicators to initiate proposal for mill strategy in line with garment sourcing plan.
• Closely work with management to conduct strategic sourcing initiatives including mill COP diversification, fabric consolidation/platforming and fact-based negotiations.
• Perform historical data analysis of fabric consumption and commodity price trend to establish procurement plan.
• Fabric mill management including leading the onboarding new suppliers of raw materials (fabric & trims) to ensure steady supply.
• Prepare mill scorecard and performance report matrix for management review.
• Identify supplier risk area and execute risk mitigation actions with technical and feasible solutions.
• Support global projects as required.

 
Job requirements:

• Degree or above with major in textile or business-related discipline.
• At least 6 years strategic procurement for knit and woven fabric in Asian countries with at least 3 years’ experience in sizable apparel buying office/trading company.
• In-depth technical knowledge, testing, safety standards on fabric constructions, production process and vendor management.
• Excellent fabric cost analysis.
• Outstanding data analysis and global project management skills.
• Strong problem solving and ability to lead negotiation with different counterparts.
• Strong presentation skills and able to collaborate with all levels of counterparts and cross functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Mandarin.

 
On Offer: 
Expanding business with multiple categories and brands in international markets. Opportunity to travel and impact the strategy and supply chain of Major apparel brands
Attractive remuneration benefits and flexibility on offer. We welcome your application but only qualified candidates will be contacted.