Puls Trading Far East Limited (H&M Bangladesh Production Office) is currently looking for a high caliber Heavy Knit and Jersey Responsible to join our Production office in Bangladesh

Main Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of H&M trends, customer, concept to identify the right suppliers’ capabilities and skills
  
• Based on the above and trends on Heavy Knit Innovation and Jersey Innovation, interpret trends into new materials and products/swatches /patterns with suitable suppliers
  
• Keep every stage in the development process as efficient as possible
  
• Follow closely what competitors are working on – product, material, and qualities
  
• Identify and collect new yarns, structures and fabrics from suppliers to supplement Heavy Knit and Jersey boards
  
• Develop swatches/structure and pattern with garment suppliers to illustrate the width of what can be done with the HIT yarn, including finishing / treatment
  
• Work with Heavy Knit and Jersey to promote their imported fabric library
  
• Drive the developments to ensure best options, qualities, prices, lead times together with R&D
  
• In pre-order stage, support R&D and merchandising teams with clear guidance about Focus yarns, structures and fabrics
  
• Interpret concept to material. Work with suppliers/mills to develop their capabilities on new qualities and / or improve performance on complex qualities. (Support from technician)
  
• Work closely with the Material Management team in Production for suppliers for new material, season’s materials etc.
  
• Work closely with HIT and JIT teams to secure all relevant information is spread to R&Ds and PDs
  
• Secure PDs are informed about Heavy Knit and Jersey activities and keep library for all materials in Heavy Knit and Jersey
  
• Support R&D/PD in search for similar options to their inspiration cuttings from buyers (from Heavy Knit and Jersey boards)
  
• Collaborate on common goals as relevant with Material Coordinator/ Buyer, Product Developer, Merchandising team, Material, Sustainability and Quality teams
  
• Secure developments from Heavy Knit and Jersey suppliers to be implemented in common boards for Sweden Buying Office presentation
  
• Regular communication identifies supplier strengths, give and receive feedback to improve performance
  
• With PD, update suppliers on trends, concepts
  
• Secure developments from Heavy Knit and Jersey

Education and Experience requirements

• Education in textiles or fashion preferred
  
• Preferably 5-6 years of experience in a brand as Designer/Product Developer

Knowledge and Skills requirements

• Pro-active and problem solver
• Good knowledge and Fashion sense, price, quality, capacity & lead-times
• Capable of solving fabric quality problems and creating new ideas
• Excellent knowledge in written & spoken English
• Excellent computer knowledge with MS Office programs

Location of this position is Dhaka, Bangladesh.  

Last day for application is 25th June 2015