About Our Client

A famous fashion brand focusing on premium products ranging from apparel, footwear and other soft goods.

Job Description

Fabric Development and Sourcing

Accurately updates system and tools as required and completed within specified deadlines
Owns communication with mills, Hubs and US Raw Material teams
Executes wash development and ensure aesthetic and performance characteristics
Be aware of industry trends through research. Attend textile shows as appropriate. Surface ideas to drive innovation. Manage process of communicating trend and innovation research. Understand how the innovation works and opportunities for marketing claims
Executes fabric development and ensure aesthetic and performance characteristics, under US design & raw material team guidance
Manage and train mill across defined region
Pushes newness withing region
Perform periodic SWOT analysis of mill performance and alignment to strategic sourcing needs. Identify gaps, propose ideas to close gaps and work with mills to elevate
Provide macro trend information available from mill that may impact the negotiation strategy
Negotiate price for the mills in region
Partner with mills on creative solutions to drive the shortest lead time while balancing cost and quality

Quality

Oversee fabric testing and ensure mills understand expectations. Communicate as needed to QA to ensure final garment quality
Resolve any fabric related issues on the escalation review
Utilise technical expertise in collaboration with the mill to meet quality expectations. Proactively resolve quality issues

Strategy and Process

Extensive knowledge of raw materials, construction, costing, macro-economic trends
Knowledge of woven, yarn, dyeing and finishing. Experiences in handling raw material approval process
Knowledge of knit is a plus
Strong communication skills
Strong negotiating skills in diverse cultural environment
Positive and able to work in a team environment
Good verbal and written communication skills (English)
Good in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Contact Deas Pratama Quote job ref JN-042022-5410301 Phone number +62 21 2958 8880