Senior Fabric Technologist

Apparel
Sri Lanka, Colombo
10 September 2024
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Job Description

SENIOR FABRIC TECHNOLOGIST (MDS,RATHMALANA)

Over the last three and a half decades – MAS Intimates has differentiated itself in the global fashion industry through its innovation mindset, strong technical competency, and sustainability initiative.
Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are actively seeking an individual to join our dynamic team of changemakers as a Senior Fabric Technologist. 

This role would enable you to ensure smooth flow of Sourcing & Development of Raw Material/Color, by identifying potential risk and providing solutions to enable profitability, while guiding and training fabric technologist of specific account. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Source competitive raw material options according to seasonal trends & fulfilling technical / aesthetic aspects of the product whilst adhering to customer performance protocols to support the growth & retention of the business.
  • Develop /counter develop & re-engineer raw materials to meet customer /business expectations & negotiate with suppliers to make improvements to the existing products & services to support the business growth
  • Set standards and tolerances for relevant embellishments, raw material conversions in agreement with all relevant stake holders.
  • Evaluate raw material risk assessment & confirm RM feasibility for moulding, bonding & other technologies related to product development process to ensure bulk feasibility.
  • Evaluate all regulatory & non-regulatory testing related to raw materials and product safety in line with the brand requirements.
  • Define Raw material Specification sheet to align with customer protocols/ Product Performance and finalize Quality approval.
  • Ensure execution of colour development process, initiate colour level raw material risk assessment and conduct necessary testing to meet product protocol in timely manner.
  • Analyze the test results to identify appropriate garment care code/ composition and update customer portal for label ordering and garment manufacturing.
  • Collect and maintain chemical level information/compliance certificates with regards to relevant product ranges.
  • Guide fabric techs to ensure and update necessary technical documents in the customer portals/MAS systems.
  • Actively connect and provide feedback on critical areas during pre-production discussions, with the relevant suppliers and manufacturing plants.
  • Maintain RM collection and suitable supplier bases for agile business model.
  • Review supplier score cards periodically & work on trend analysis.
  • Decision making on product/ production related matters in agreement with the relevant stake holders, while seeking the guidance of the superiors if required.
  • Extend contribution to superiors, to resolve recurring concerns of products /production.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • B.sc Degree or Diploma in Textile engineering or relevant area
  • 2- 4 years’ work experience in a similar capacity within the Garment Industry
  • Good communication skills and soft skills

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