Fabric Manager

The Manager/Senior Manager - Fabric is responsible for fabric procurement and management,

ensuring on-time deliveries, maintaining quality standards, and optimizing costs. The role

requires close collaboration with design, sourcing, and vendors to ensure fabric approvals and

smooth production processes.

Key Result Areas for the Incumbent

Process Responsibilities:

 Initiate and track all fabric developments.

 Ensure allocation, MRN, and on-time delivery.

 Partner with Design Team and Vendors to secure approvals in a timely manner.

 Responsible for cost negotiation and fabric process discipline.

 Monitor and track Strike Off’s / Lab dips.

 Ensure timely approvals for fabric placement.

 Work closely with mills and vendors to ensure quality and timelines.

People Management Responsibilities

 Handle all grievances, approvals, and development initiatives for direct reportees.

 Track and manage all fabric-related information with vendors.

Financial Responsibilities

 Responsible for cost negotiations 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.