Job description
Fabric Sourcing Coordinator
This position is full time direct hire. On-site Mon-Fri in Chatsworth, CA.
Salary: $55K - $60K range
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Textile purchasing manager in conducting thorough evaluation of fabric materials to set up production quality standard.
Collaborating with Designers, Textile suppliers and Garment factories on approving the fabric quality that align with our design specifications and production requirements
Follow fabric development process from development and throughout production stages
Manage daily communication with fabric suppliers and factories to deliver desired fabrics and provide technical support with design, product development, product integrity, and vendor support
Maintain detailed records of inspection results, and follow through with Textile suppliers.
Collaborate with the production team to communicate quality standards and ensure compliance with established procedures
Working closely with Garment factory on quality checking and assuring on incoming fabric shipments to identify any defects, inconsistencies, or deviations from the approved quality standard
Strategize and problem solve fabric issues
Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient production processing
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Previous experience in a garment Design/Manufacturing or Textile quality control environment preferred.
Experience in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or a related field is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks.
Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong relationships with suppliers, factories and internal team members,
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting;
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges