Key Responsibilities – Fabric Department Lead

Collaborate with the Design team to identify new trends and source fabrics aligned with market demand

Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities for both current and new fabric developments

Develop, maintain, and manage the fabric library, including PLM system updates

Coordinate with fabric mills to ensure timely delivery; proactively manage delays and negotiate solutions (e.g., air shipment when required) to meet customer deadlines

Liaise with customers to address fabric-related needs, including adjustments based on testing results and ongoing satisfaction follow-up

Oversee development approvals, ensuring strike-offs, lab dips, and hand looms are submitted on time and feedback is communicated to mills

Monitor fabric quality, including color consistency, defects, and damages; resolve issues with suppliers and manage debit notes where applicable

Review receiving documentation to ensure accuracy in quantities, pricing, discounts, and debit notes prior to finance processing

Manage fabric ordering and tracking for sample development

Prepare seasonal swatch books for sales teams, customers, and showroom presentation

Collaborate closely with the Production team to coordinate fabric delivery timelines

Technical Skills & Fabric Expertise

Robust knowledge of textile construction, including woven, knit, and specialty fabrics

Understanding of fiber content and performance characteristics (e.g., cotton, polyester, viscose, blends, stretch fabrics)

Familiarity with fabric development processes: strike-offs, lab dips, hand looms, and bulk production

Ability to interpret and act on fabric test reports (colorfastness, shrinkage, pilling, tensile strength, etc.)





Experience with color matching and shade control across dye lots

Knowledge of fabric costing, consumption, and yield optimization

Experience working with mills and understanding production lead times and constraints

Proficiency in PLM systems and fabric library management tools

Understanding of quality control standards and inspection processes

Familiarity with sustainability practices (preferred): eco-friendly fabrics, certifications, and compliance standards

Soft Skills & Competencies

Strong negotiation skills, especially when dealing with suppliers and resolving delivery or quality issues

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple developments simultaneously

Detail-oriented mindset, particularly in quality control, documentation, and approvals

Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration (Design, Production, Sales, and external mills)

Problem-solving ability with a proactive and solution-driven approach

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Customer-focused mindset with the ability to respond and adapt to client needs

Team player with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally

Analytical thinking for cost reduction and process improvement





Responsable du département des tissusPrincipales responsabilités

Collaborer avec l’équipe de design afin d’identifier les nouvelles tendances et de rechercher des tissus répondant aux besoins du marché.

Identifier et mettre en œuvre des possibilités de réduction des coûts, tant pour les tissus existants que pour les nouveaux développements.

Développer, organiser et gérer la bibliothèque de tissus, y compris la mise à jour des informations dans le système PLM.

Assurer la coordination avec les fournisseurs et les usines textiles afin de garantir les livraisons dans les délais prévus. Gérer de façon proactive les retards et négocier des solutions, notamment le transport aérien lorsque nécessaire, afin de respecter les échéances des clients.

Communiquer avec les clients afin de répondre à leurs besoins concernant les tissus, notamment en apportant les ajustements nécessaires selon les résultats des tests et en assurant un suivi régulier de leur satisfaction.

Superviser les approbations liées au développement des tissus, en veillant à ce que les essais d’impression (strike-offs), les échantillons de teinture (lab dips) et les échantillons de tissage (hand looms) soient soumis dans les délais prévus et que les commentaires soient transmis aux fournisseurs.

Surveiller la qualité des tissus, notamment l’uniformité des couleurs, les défauts et les dommages. Résoudre les problèmes avec les fournisseurs et gérer les notes de débit, lorsque nécessaire.

Vérifier les documents de réception afin d’assurer l’exactitude des quantités, des prix, des rabais et des notes de débit avant leur traitement pa

📌 FABRIC-IMPORT COORDINATOR (Winnipeg)
🏢 PROJEK RAW
📍 Winnipeg