18 Oct
ASOS
London
Job description
Job Description
- Support implementation of Fabric and Trims strategy, in line with the Commercial and Technical objectives and leading the team to deliver against key milestones
- Deliver ASOS fabric management (ACFT) training to empower supplier on fabric self-approvals to support speed to market and RFT quality.
- Ensuring high quality and consistency on a global manufacturing scale by using approved core fabrics for bulk production and managing a bulk-approved core fabric library
- Deliver fabric training modules across the business and suppliers, and regular meetings with ACFT to discuss monthly testing performance and CAP to ensure right first-time fabrics fit for purpose.
- Re-engineer and develop fabrics through various mills to achieve best fabric price, together with regional support
- Deliver newness and innovation of materials, working closely with other Commercial teams.
- Support Consolidation of fabric mills regionally and globaly
- support head of fabric in delivering cost savings through fabric and yarn negotiations, working in close collaboration with the Commercial teams
- Attending seasonal buying reviews of relevant departments to standardise fabric quality, reduce variance and improve garment performance.
- Development of new fabric trends and innovation of materials, closely working with the commercial teams.
- Support in mapping mills and raw material work to support Fashion with Integrity goals
- Using a Mill Accreditation system, to build partnerships with the best yarn & fabric mills
Qualifications
We'd love to meet someone with...
- A broad knowledge and experience in fabric sourcing & composite materials in the current competitive marketplace
- The ability to build strong relationships both internally with senior stakeholders & ASOS teams, as well as externally with suppliers & manufacturers will be integral to the role.
- Broad current market-leading knowledge of worldwide fabric & composite materials supply chain including core volume lines & quick response unisex fast fashion.
- Breadth of knowledge across all fabric bases, experienced in sourcing composite materials for fashion.
- Confident presentation and communication skills that are clear, succinct & persuasive.
- A strong understanding of new fabric innovations and development, with an interest in relevant technologies.
- Aside from technical experience, organisational & analytical skills are essential, as are good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Strong reporting skills using Excel, data management & PowerPoint skills
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
- Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
- ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
- Employee sample sales
- Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
- 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private medical care scheme
- Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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