Senior Fabric Technologist (Knit)

Job Description

Title: Senior Fabric Technologist (Knit)

Company Name: ZXY International

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ At least 8 years

Published: 4 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Graduate in Textile Engineering or a related field from a reputable university.
∎ Graduate in Textile Engineering or a related field from a reputable university.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a mill, factory, or buying house.
∎ Expertise in knit fabric development, with a sound understanding of printing, embroidery, and washing processes.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships working as a team.
∎ Should be well-groomed, smart, and energetic.
∎ Strong presentation and delivery skills
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication in English
∎ IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently.
∎ Ability to multitask and remain organized, meet deadlines.
∎ Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a mill, factory, or buying house.
∎ Expertise in knit fabric development, with a sound understanding of printing, embroidery, and washing processes.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships working as a team.
∎ Should be well-groomed, smart, and energetic.
∎ Strong presentation and delivery skills
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication in English
∎ IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently.
∎ Ability to multitask and remain organized, meet deadlines.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ ZXY International, a global apparel sourcing company, has been established with a clear mission to be unique, innovative, redefine global sourcing standards, as well as be the best sourcing partner in the apparel sector. Today, we have an empowered team of over 800 colleagues across international locations of Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Pakistan, and Egypt; each team member is committed to our “Passion for Perfection” motto.
∎ Grab the opportunity to be a part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with professional and personal development opportunities. Make a real difference on a global scale and shape a sustainable and fulfilling career path.
∎ We are currently hiring for the position of Senior Fabric Technologist (Knit) at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.
∎ The Senior Fabric Technologist holds accountability for all fabric development and sourcing activities. This includes conducting risk assessments in collaboration with the quality team before bulk production and managing any technical issues related to fabric development and bulk production. The role requires expertise in yarn, knitting, dyeing, and finishing processes.
∎ Additionally, the Senior Fabric Technologist works closely with the Design & Innovation team to stay up to date on the latest fabric trends and innovations, especially within the knit category.
∎ Collaborate with the Design team and identify the latest trends and innovations in fabrics, with a focus on knit categories.
∎ Develop fabrics working closely with fabric mills to meet customer specifications and test requirements.
∎ Carry out fabric risk assessments during development stage prior submitting for quality approval to buyer and prior proceeding bulk.
∎ Carry out garment risk assessment working closely with the QA team at the pre-production stage prior proceeding the bulk.
∎ Ensure use of chemicals in dyeing fabrics are either buyer nominated sources or within ZXY hazardous chemical internal limit and ISO chemical standards.
∎ Take the necessary corrective actions and resend for approval in case of customer comments.
∎ Conduct detailed analysis and evaluation and declare the yarn count and fabric structure.
∎ Liaise with lab team and ensure the fabric evaluation is in alignment and update QAM and merchant team.
∎ Analyze order sheet and provide detailed risk analysis with approval.
∎ Go ahead with sampling batch, proto size set (fabrication-wise) with approval.
∎ Follow up quality fabric as per standard, shade band lot wise and ensure approval.
∎ Monitor the fabric production in factory: yarn in-house, knitting, dyeing and updating to QAM and merchant team.
∎ Oversee follow up of inventory, yarn in-house, knitting, dyeing of fabric as per TNA to ensure no delays.
∎ Oversee fabric inspection report and ensure quality fabric/PP match against approved parameters.
∎ Research on special chemical finish, yarn, fabric, and dyes for new developments
∎ Develop new fabrics based on fashion trends and working closely with the fabric mill.
∎ Conduct random inspection of bulk fabric, undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product.
∎ Visit fabric mills (local or overseas) to source fabrics as per customer specifications.
∎ ZXY International, a global apparel sourcing company, has been established with a clear mission to be unique, innovative, redefine global sourcing standards, as well as be the best sourcing partner in the apparel sector. Today, we have an empowered team of over 800 colleagues across international locations of Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Pakistan, and Egypt; each team member is committed to our “Passion for Perfection” motto.
∎ Grab the opportunity to be a part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with professional and personal development opportunities. Make a real difference on a global scale and shape a sustainable and fulfilling career path.
∎ We are currently hiring for the position of Senior Fabric Technologist (Knit) at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.
∎ Job Context
∎ The Senior Fabric Technologist holds accountability for all fabric development and sourcing activities. This includes conducting risk assessments in collaboration with the quality team before bulk production and managing any technical issues related to fabric development and bulk production. The role requires expertise in yarn, knitting, dyeing, and finishing processes.
∎ Additionally, the Senior Fabric Technologist works closely with the Design & Innovation team to stay up to date on the latest fabric trends and innovations, especially within the knit category.
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ Collaborate with the Design team and identify the latest trends and innovations in fabrics, with a focus on knit categories.
∎ Develop fabrics working closely with fabric mills to meet customer specifications and test requirements.
∎ Carry out fabric risk assessments during development stage prior submitting for quality approval to buyer and prior proceeding bulk.
∎ Carry out garment risk assessment working closely with the QA team at the pre-production stage prior proceeding the bulk.
∎ Ensure use of chemicals in dyeing fabrics are either buyer nominated sources or within ZXY hazardous chemical internal limit and ISO chemical standards.
∎ Take the necessary corrective actions and resend for approval in case of customer comments.
∎ Conduct detailed analysis and evaluation and declare the yarn count and fabric structure.
∎ Liaise with lab team and ensure the fabric evaluation is in alignment and update QAM and merchant team.
∎ Analyze order sheet and provide detailed risk analysis with approval.
∎ Go ahead with sampling batch, proto size set (fabrication-wise) with approval.
∎ Follow up quality fabric as per standard, shade band lot wise and ensure approval.
∎ Monitor the fabric production in factory: yarn in-house, knitting, dyeing and updating to QAM and merchant team.
∎ Oversee follow up of inventory, yarn in-house, knitting, dyeing of fabric as per TNA to ensure no delays.
∎ Oversee fabric inspection report and ensure quality fabric/PP match against approved parameters.
∎ Research on special chemical finish, yarn, fabric, and dyes for new developments
∎ Develop new fabrics based on fashion trends and working closely with the fabric mill.
∎ Conduct random inspection of bulk fabric, undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product.
∎ Visit fabric mills (local or overseas) to source fabrics as per customer specifications.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position.
∎ Group life & Hospitalization insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Pick and Drop facility.
∎ Corporate mobile ceiling
∎ Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
∎ State of the art Passion Café
∎ World class work environment
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position.
∎ Group life & Hospitalization insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Pick and Drop facility.
∎ Corporate mobile ceiling
∎ Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
∎ State of the art Passion Café
∎ World class work environment

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information at [email protected];

• A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.

• A current curriculum vitae.

• Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, head of HR and peer.

If you are applying online, you are advised to bring the hard copy of the aforementioned Cover Letter with a current curriculum vitae mentioning referees as mentioned above, if you are invited for the interview.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ZXY INTERNATIONAL

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