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Fabric Manager

Fabric Manager

Proforce Personnel • Quebec, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
***Thank you in advance for the interest, but please don't apply to this position if you do not have your PR***

Our client, a leading importer of mens apparel, is looking for a Fabric Manager to join their team!!!


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
  • Strong 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
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