Assistant Director of Fabric Sourcing & Development

Position

Assistant Director of Fabric Sourcing & Development

Company

a leading textile and garment manufacturing company.

Location

Jiangsu, China

Job Summary

As the Assistant Director of Fabric Sourcing & Development, you will be pivotal in driving the fabric sourcing strategy for the cutting-edge Innovation and Product Development Centre in Wuxi, China. You will lead a team dedicated to sourcing, developing, and optimising fabric solutions, ensuring they align with the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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.

Requirements

• 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.