Fabric Head

Fabric Head will be responsible for end to end fabric procurement, Managing fabric inventory, Vendor Strategy, Vendor Score card and New product development process

Key Result Areas for the Incumbent - Process Responsibilities

? Strategic management and planning of vendors across seasons

? Sourcing of new fabrics and introducing these to the design team

? Monitor all aspects (especially fabric review) related to Fabric quality, Material Receipt Note, Technical , Payment

? Evaluate all department systems to ensure consistency and efficiency and provide solutions in a timely manner

? Conduct the initial round of price negotiations and review with the management for the final approval

? Grey fabric purchase management

? New vendor introduction and conversion when necessary - People Management Responsibilities ? Track and monitor Allocation, Fabric PO review, resolve fabric and Material Receipt Note issues

? Manage all people related aspects of the subordinates such as leave approvals, appraisals etc

? Hands on management of vendor relationships

None Key Behavioral competencies required to perform this role

- Essential

1. Attention to details

2. Negotiation skills

3. Problem solving / analytical skills

4.Qualified in Textile management / chemistry

5. Knowledge of knits and woven fabrics

6. Understanding of fabric testing processes and fabric processing

7.Inventory management

The candidate would have to interact and manage the following stakeholders Vendor relationship management Cross functional team interaction In order to be considered for the role the ideal candidate should also have: Btech and Textile domain preferred Extensive experience in Export /Retail houses / reputed mill