Fabric Manager

As the Manager/Senior Manager - Fabric, your primary responsibility is fabric procurement and management. You will need to ensure on-time deliveries, maintain quality standards, and optimize costs. Collaboration with design, sourcing, and vendors is crucial to ensure fabric approvals and smooth production processes. Key Responsibilities: - Initiate and track all fabric developments. - Ensure allocation, MRN, and on-time delivery. - Partner with Design Team and Vendors for timely approvals. - Negotiate costs and maintain fabric process discipline. - Monitor and track Strike Offs / Lab dips. - Ensure timely approvals for fabric placement. - Work closely with mills and vendors for quality and timelines. People Management Responsibilities: - Handle grievances, approvals, and development initiatives for direct reportees. - Track and manage all fabric-related information with vendors. Financial Responsibilities: - Negotiate costs to optimize fabric procurement costs. Key Competencies: Essential: - Attention to detail - Communication skills - Problem-solving and analytical thinking Desirable: - Initiative - Strategic thinking - Collaboration and teamwork - Planning & Organizing Technical Competencies: Essential: - Strong understanding of textiles and fabric chemistry - Experience in fabric approvals and quality assurance Desirable: - Knowledge of technical fabric specifications Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Delivery turnaround time - Approval turnaround time (1-day response on Strike-offs/Lab dips) - On-time fabric deliveries Stakeholder Management: - Partner with vendors, mills, and internal teams (Design, Sourcing, Quality Assurance) Candidate Requirements: - For Manager Level: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in the textile/apparel fabric industry. - For Senior Manager Level: Minimum 15+ years of experience, preferably in export houses or mills. - Must have exposure to export houses or mills. - Graduate from a recognized university; preference for diploma holders in textiles.,