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Fabric Technologist
Job Description / Responsibility
- Conducting a tech pack review &risk analysis of new fabrics with focus on Aesthetics, performance & durability.
- Identify testing & due diligence requirements based on type of fabric , end use & process route.
- Raising specs for the new fabrics in consultation with UK technologists based on M&S performance standards and test results.
- Assess supplier capabilities and provide inputs to the commercial teams in terms of sourcing the right fabric from the right source.
- Work closely with the Fabric Manager, commercial teams and factories to extend support in product development & costing.
- Screen Lab dips, Fabric Hangers, Color continuity cards& test reports before forwarding to the Head office for conformity against approved standards.
- Carryout Fabric Pre-production meeting with fabric mills and agree on quality standards.
- Commercial acceptability or non-acceptability of test results.
- Mill Evaluation, Supplier training& performance management through continuous feed back and periodic review of mill performance and work towards continuous improvement in fabric quality.
- Maintain the most updated Fabric Hanger library and relevant information at all times.
- Trouble shooting.
Educational Requirements
Textile Graduate from a reputed university.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 2-3 years in the retail industry in similar position & 2-3 years in a fabric mill.
Additional Job Requirements
- Excellent Spoken -written English & Bangla Language skills.
- Should be a computer literate and be proficient in MS Office and E-mail communication.
- Good Knowledge of Local & International Yarn & Fabric supply base is essential.
- Knowledge of Hazardous Chemicals & RSL (Restricted Substance List)
- Knowledge of different types of Jersey, Knitwear, woven fabrics incl Denims, prints, & washing (wet & dry processes).
- Fabric price and lead time negotiation skills would be an added advantage.
- Exposure to Color Assessment using Spectro-photometer would be an advantage.
- Should be a Bangladeshi National.
Salary:
Negotiable
Job Location:
Dhaka |