Assistant Manager – Fabric sourcing and Technical
Job Description
Title: Assistant Manager – Fabric sourcing and Technical
Company Name: Li & Fung (Bangladesh) Ltd.
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Textile Engineering
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 8 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Buying House
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Sourcing and Development of Local and Imported Fabrics (China, India, Pakistan and Turkey).
∎ Good Technical knowledge of Knit and Woven fabric production, dyeing/printing and finishing processes.
∎ Good knowledge of sustainability and traceability processes.
∎ Checking and analyzing fabric test results, managing corrective actions and advises for further improvement.
∎ Experienced on creating and developing fabric library.
∎ Review and manage fabric and applicable garment testing / inspection reports and where appropriate make decisions on commercial acceptability.
∎ Set out targets and deadlines for garment testing / inspection reports.
∎ Audit the potential mills/spinners/dye houses prior to approval as preferred fabric/yarn suppliers.
∎ Carry out annual mill evaluations to assess and manage preferred fabric mills’ capabilities and expertise.
∎ Guide and recommend improvement plans to the fabric mills to ensure they continue to meet requirements.
∎ Attend Risk Analysis and Fabric Handover meetings (for critical/new/high volume programs), follow through on actions discussed. Advise on wash-care instructions when requested.
∎ Act as the main communication channel between Fabric Sourcing and the preferred raw material supply base regarding product standards, fabric development testing and potential quality issues.
∎ Manage the fabric supply base by providing advice on improvement when required.
∎ Control and monitor first bulk production of all new fabrics (or existing fabrics with new mills), to ensure the standards signed off during the development are maintained in production.
∎ Review and approve all first bulk submissions for color, hand-feel and appearance. Review all bulk fabric shade bands. Advise on garment wash shade bands if necessary.
∎ Working closely with the QA Team to ensure ensure agreed fabric standards and performance levels are fully understood and applied during production.
∎ Work closely with Suppliers and Merchandising teams towards resolution and timely decision making.
∎ Manage production problems related to fabric. Conduct dialogue between preferred mills and Garment Suppliers that relate to fabric failure, facilitate, mediate and follow through on claims.
∎ Manage the accuracy of fabric quality information carried forward to preferred mill scorecards.
∎ Advise on technical issues relating to trims and components, wash and embellishment, and accessories.
∎ Maintain close contact with the approved 3rd party accredited labs and their representatives.
∎ Establish and maintain close working relationships with market leaders in the field of dyes/textile chemicals in order to promote constant improvement.
∎ Travel as required to fabric mills, garment vendors and their processing units.
∎ Assess and evaluate work and provides guidance and supervision to Technical/Sr. Technical Specialists (Fabric).
∎ Coach and mentor the Technical/Sr. Technical Specialists (Fabric) with regards to Customers requirements, processes, tolerances and commercial acceptability.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Preferably experience on German retailers.
∎ Must have excellent knowledge in garments and fabric construction, shading, weaving defects, etc.
∎ Must be able to work out consumptions of garments based on tech packs, provide remedial advice on detected discrepancies with regard to workmanship.
∎ Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving skills and time management skills.
∎ Familiar with laboratory test requirements and testing procedures.
∎ High levels of integrity
Salary: Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per company policy
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 28 Oct 2022
Company Information:
∎ 28 Sep 2022
∎ Li & Fung (Bangladesh) Ltd.
∎ Address : ABC Heritage, Plot 2 & 4, Jashim Uddin Avenue, Sector-3, Uttara Model Town
∎ Web : www.lifung.com
∎ Business : Li & Fung traces its roots back to its founding in Guangzhou in 1906 when it was a trading company exporting products such as porcelain, silk and fireworks to the world. Today, the company and has become a dynamic, recognized world leader in supply chain management with a worldwide operation made up of over 16,000 colleagues working across 230+ offices that cover more than 50 countries and economies.
Category: Garments/Textile
: Preferably experience on German Retailer.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 28th Oct 2022
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