Assistant Director of Fabric Sourcing & Development

Join a leading textile and active apparel manufacturing company renowned for its innovative approach and dedication to sustainability. The company’s global presence and state-of-the-art facilities, like the Innovation and Product Development Centre in Wuxi, China, emphasise cutting-edge research, development, and sustainability in textile and garment manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the internal authority on fabrics, guiding fabric selection and development decisions.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise the sourcing network for fabrics, maximising efficiency and profitability.
• Establish effective pricing strategies.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives to enhance profitability and business growth.
• Guide the sourcing and development team in fabric selection, product development, and production processes.
• Analyse customer feedback to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction.
• Lead or participate in R&D activities to explore innovative fabric solutions and implement new technologies to optimise fabric sourcing and development.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles or a related field.
• Extensive experience in fabric sourcing and development.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabric types, properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications for fabric sourcing and development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with industry trends.
• Ability to adapt to changing market trends and business needs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.

If you are a dynamic leader passionate about innovation and sustainability in textile and garment manufacturing, we invite you to join our team as the Assistant Director of Fabric Sourcing & Development. Apply now to be part of the journey towards excellence in fabric sourcing and development!