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Fabric Merchandiser - (K-314)
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Remote / WFH
Job Description
Fabric Merchandiser is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing fabrics for garment production, ensuring timely delivery of quality materials within budget. This role involves strong negotiation skills, fabric knowledge, and collaboration with various teams.
Key Responsibilities:Fabric Sourcing & Procurement:Sourcing fabrics based on design specifications and production needs, negotiating prices with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery aligned with production schedules. Supplier Management:Building and maintaining strong relationships with fabric suppliers, evaluating their performance, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Production Coordination:Working closely with production teams to ensure fabric availability and resolve any issues related to fabric quality or delivery. Cost Management:Managing fabric costs, negotiating prices with suppliers, and ensuring cost-efficiency throughout the fabric sourcing and procurement process. Quality Control:Implementing quality control procedures to ensure fabrics meet required standards and specifications. Trend Analysis:Staying updated on fabric trends and innovations, and recommending new fabrics or materials to designers and product development teams. Collaboration:Working with designers, production managers, and other relevant teams to align fabric choices with product collections and market demands. Documentation & Reporting:Maintaining accurate records of fabric orders, deliveries, costs, and quality checks. Innovation & Sustainability:Exploring and implementing innovative fabric sourcing solutions, and promoting sustainability in fabric selection and production. Skills & Qualifications:Fabric Knowledge:Strong understanding of different fabric types, their properties, and manufacturing processes. Negotiation Skills:Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms. Communication Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors. Organizational Skills:Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines. Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to identify and resolve issues related to fabric sourcing, quality, or delivery. Analytical Skills:Ability to analyze market trends, fabric costs, and production data. Bachelor's Degree:A degree in textiles, fashion merchandising, or a related field is often preferred.
Key Responsibilities:Fabric Sourcing & Procurement:Sourcing fabrics based on design specifications and production needs, negotiating prices with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery aligned with production schedules. Supplier Management:Building and maintaining strong relationships with fabric suppliers, evaluating their performance, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Production Coordination:Working closely with production teams to ensure fabric availability and resolve any issues related to fabric quality or delivery. Cost Management:Managing fabric costs, negotiating prices with suppliers, and ensuring cost-efficiency throughout the fabric sourcing and procurement process. Quality Control:Implementing quality control procedures to ensure fabrics meet required standards and specifications. Trend Analysis:Staying updated on fabric trends and innovations, and recommending new fabrics or materials to designers and product development teams. Collaboration:Working with designers, production managers, and other relevant teams to align fabric choices with product collections and market demands. Documentation & Reporting:Maintaining accurate records of fabric orders, deliveries, costs, and quality checks. Innovation & Sustainability:Exploring and implementing innovative fabric sourcing solutions, and promoting sustainability in fabric selection and production. Skills & Qualifications:Fabric Knowledge:Strong understanding of different fabric types, their properties, and manufacturing processes. Negotiation Skills:Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms. Communication Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors. Organizational Skills:Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines. Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to identify and resolve issues related to fabric sourcing, quality, or delivery. Analytical Skills:Ability to analyze market trends, fabric costs, and production data. Bachelor's Degree:A degree in textiles, fashion merchandising, or a related field is often preferred.
