Intern – Fabric Technologist

Job Description

Company: Brandix Intimates

Location: Biyagama, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

About Brandix:

Driven by curiosity, Brandix is a digital-first company that addresses unmet needs by manufacturing empowered apparel solutions, delivered by inspired people. Our 50-year history is built on life-long relationships with global partners who share our purpose: inspiring a future that drives prosperity for everyone.

Job Summary:

The Intern Fabric Technologist will ensure that all raw materials developed and sourced by the SBU (Strategic Business Unit) are “first time right” as per the quality requirements/standards of each assigned customer. You will work on mill evaluations, risk assessments, and pre-production meetings with technical validation to align and onboard suppliers for Brandix processes, while ensuring supplier alignment and compliance for customer-focused quality standards and CP (Compliance Practices). You will also drive lab dips and bulk submission approval mechanisms on time and sustain back-end manufacturing operations smoothly.  

Responsibilities:

• Identify raw material sources regionally and globally and validate their capability and reliability for Brandix and its Supply Chain strategies.
• Ensure that raw material submissions received from source are in line with customer specifications and maintain seamless communication for any justification or change required from the customer.  
• Ensure color management, meeting of supplier deadlines, and following up on delays.
• Formulate good relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.  

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate in Textile Engineering or a relevant field.
• Possess good knowledge of fabrics and the Textile network in the industry.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills as well as a positive and problem-solving attitude.
• Fluency in English communication is essential.