Manager / Sr. Manager - Sample (Fabric)

Workplace Type

Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202662896

• Lead and manage the Fabric Sample Development team to ensure timely and accurate sample execution.
• Coordinate with Merchandising, Knitting, Dyeing, Finishing, Quality and Production teams for sample development.
• Develop and maintain fabric samples according to buyer requirements, specifications and approved standards.
• Ensure proper fabric construction, GSM, composition, color, shrinkage, hand feel and other required parameters.
• Follow up on fabric development, lab dips, strike-offs, test reports and approvals.
• Analyze buyer tech packs, specifications and sample requirements and ensure proper execution.
• Maintain sample development schedules and ensure timely submission to buyers/merchandising teams.
• Identify technical issues during development and take necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of fabric samples and approvals.
• Monitor sample quality and minimize rework, rejection and development delays.
• Guide and develop team members and ensure effective coordination among relevant departments.
• Handle buyer-specific requirements and support the merchandising team in achieving sample approval within the required timeline.