Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete information on lab testing requests and validate in the Next fabric approval system

• Sign off test reports in the Next fabric approval system and communicate with factories on failures while consulting the UK for exceptions

• Provide input in the lab dip stage regarding performance with support from dyestuff and chemical suppliers

• Responsible for color approval

• Screen bulk hangers for appearance and handfeel

• Sign off the wearer trial on the fabric performance side and liaise with QA to assess garment fit for purpose

• Participate in regular order progress/ risk assessment meetings with merchandising to address potential delays related to fabric issues

• Collaborate with QA, merchandisers, garment factories, and fabric mills to troubleshoot fabric technical issues

• Conduct mill evaluations and evaluate mill grading with corrective actions

• Lead fabric pre-production meetings on high risk fabrics and manage adherence to set standards

• Communicate with spinners, dyers, knitters, weavers, dyestuff, and chemical suppliers on new technology (raw materials, techniques, design) and provide feedback to sourcing, PD, merchandising teams, and UK technologists

• Assist in technical trials and pilot runs agreed upon in pre-production

• Communicate with UK technologists to resolve fabric issues and prevent late garment delivery

• Manage and mentor Fabric Technologists

• Champion Sustainability projects

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders

 
Requirements

• DSE / Form 5 or above

• Minimum of 8-10 years of working experience in the fabric industry, with 1-2 years in a fabric mill or dye house preferred

• Familiarity with all kinds of fabric testing standards, particularly those relevant to the UK market

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with fabric mills, factories, and merchandisers in troubleshooting fabric technical and development issues

• Excellent command of both spoken and written English

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Immediate availability preferred

Interested parties, please send your resume with expected salary to [email protected]. You can also click on the website www.easyjobhk.com for more details about the company