Fabric Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. The role should focus on fabric planning, sourcing coordination, inspection, inventory, quality and timely availability to production, in line with Pearl Globals end-to-end apparel manufacturing and supply-chain model.

2. Manage fabric planning, procurement coordination, receipt and allocation as per production requirements and T&A timelines.

3. Ensure fabric inspection, quality, shade, GSM, shrinkage, width and other buyer-specific specifications are met before production.

4. Monitor fabric inventory, stock reconciliation and consumption, minimizing excess stock, shortages and fabric wastage.

5. Coordinate with Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, Quality, Stores and Planning teams for timely fabric availability.

6. Manage fabric testing, shade/lot segregation, approvals and resolution of quality-related issues with suppliers and internal teams.

7. Track fabric movement from receipt to cutting, ensuring proper documentation, traceability and inventory control.

8. Lead the fabric team, monitor fabric utilization, wastage and efficiency KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.