Material Development Manager (Fabric Technologist)

Vacancy: N/A

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Material Development (Fabric Technologist) to lead our efforts in sourcing, developing, and optimizing textiles and fabrics. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of textiles and fabrics, strong supplier relationships, and the ability to drive innovation in material development.

Job Responsibilities:

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify material requirements and specifications
    • Source and evaluate textiles and fabrics from suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability
    • Lead material development initiatives to meet product requirements and performance standards.
    • Define parameters for the organization's testing criteria.
    • Build and maintain Fabric Technical Data sheet
    • Expand the raw material sourcing base
    • Drive material risk assessment at development stage by analyzing problems and implementing solutions
    • Work closely with development and technical teams on fabric testing and QA
    • Excellent time management skills and supply chain management
    • Create structure in place for merchandisers for booking fabrics for on time sampling and shipment
    • Source and manage high volume of fabric
    • Conduct research on emerging textile technologies and materials
    • Establish and maintain strong relationships with textile suppliers and manufacturers
    • Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to optimize material costs
    • Manage material development projects from concept to implementation
    • Oversee quality control and testing processes for textile materials (fabrics)
    • Monitor industry trends and market conditions to inform material selection and development.
    • Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure materials meet design and production specifications
    • Implement sustainable and ethical material sourcing practices
    • Maintain documentation of material specifications and supplier information
    • Provide material recommendations and insights to support product innovation.

Key Qualifications:

    • Minimum 10+ years of experience in material development and textile engineering with a focus on fabric sourcing and development
    • Must be an expert in the field of textile engineering with in-depth technical knowledge
    • In-depth knowledge of textile materials, technologies, and trends
    • Strong supplier network and negotiation skills
    • Excellent project management and leadership abilities.
    • Familiarity with sustainability practices in textile development

Educational Requirements:

    • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, or related field

Job Location: Gulshan, Dhaka

Job Nature: Full-time

Compensation and Other Benefits

    • Performance bonus
    • Festival bonuses
    • Competitive salary
    • Yearly salary review

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Application Deadline: April 16, 2025